We Live Here is a platform for public research and dialogue around living affordability and security that focuses a local lens on the national housing crisis.

If we hope to solve the housing challenges of today, as a community we must develop 
a deeper shared understanding of the historical events and systems that contribute to widespread affordability struggles. Here, in New London, we are all affected.

We Live Here aims to provoke debate and inspire creative thinking on a future where housing is affordable for all.

We Live Here is an initiative of “A Right to Housing: Case Study Connecticut,” a public research project led by Connecticut College, in collaboration with the Center for Housing Opportunity Eastern Connecticut (CHO-EC), sponsored by The Mellon Foundation. Directed by Anna Vallye and Beth Sabilia.

Exhibit Creative Team: Exhibition curated by Anna Vallye, Associate Professor of Art History and Architectural Studies, Connecticut College. Exhibition research associate: Dr. Daniela Sheinin, Executive Director, Urban History Association. Identity, exhibition graphics, data visualization, and website design and development by Aarya Kini, Chase Booker, Greg Mihalko, and Matt Khinda of Partner & Partners. Exhibit design by Jessica Chen, Polo Dong, Deirdre McDermott, and Nicholas McDermott of Future Expansion Architects.

Graphics production by FastSigns Waterford. Installation buildout by A/Z Corporation.

Additional sponsorship by A/Z Corporation. Special thanks to the Garde Arts Center.

Share Your Story, and Stay in Touch: welivehere.nl@gmail.com or @welivehere.nlct