In 1954, then-mayor Richard C. Lee began some of the earliest major urban renewal projects in the United States. Certain sections of downtown New Haven were redeveloped to include museums, new office towers, a hotel, and large shopping complexes. Other parts of the city were affected by the construction of Interstate 95 along the Long Wharf section, Interstate 91, and the Oak Street Connector. The Oak Street Connector (Route 34), running between Interstate 95, downtown, and The Hill neighborhood, was originally intended as a highway to the city's western suburbs but was only completed as a highway to the downtown area, with the area to the west becoming a boulevard (See "Redevelopment" below). COUNT 8
QSN1 What New Haven mayor is responsible for projects that placed the city among the forefront of urban renewal in the U.S. circa 1954?  ANS1 Richard C. Lee QSN2 What major U.S. interstate runs along the Long Wharf section of New Haven? ANS2 Interstate 95 QSN3 What New Haven thoroughfare runs between Interstate 95, downtown, and the neighborhood known as The Hill? ANS3 The Oak Street Connector QSN4 What area of New Haven was Route 34 originally intended to service? ANS4 the city's western suburbs QSN5 What did the western portion of Route 34 ultimately become? ANS5 a boulevard QSN6 What was the name of the mayor that lead the urban development project in New Haven 1954? ANS6 Richard C. Lee QSN7 What was of the major urban development that affected several New Haven neighborhood? ANS7 construction of Interstate 95 QSN8 During this redevelopment process what happen to the West part of Route 34? ANS8 becoming a boulevard