Welcome to the Design District
Hello from The Design District of West Hartford, a not-for-profit (501 C6) business association comprised of trusted, knowledgeable professionals who represent the best of what small business has to offer in Connecticut.
As proud representatives of our area, the Design District is dedicated to attracting new businesses to the 06110 zip code with a goal of contributing to neighborhood improvement through brand awareness, economic development, streetscaping and beautification projects.
How We Differentiate Ourselves
The Design District is proud to boast a rapidly growing membership of reputable business owners who are committed to supporting each other and the neighborhood as a whole to make our community thrive.
The membership is a collaborative group of responsible business owners who people trust to provide the best possible experience in their industry. We are professionals with an unwavering devotion to the products and services that we offer and we are proud to welcome new members in our area who abide by these same values.
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Browse sales and discounts from Design District members
Our Part of Town
Greater Hartford Association of Realtors
430 New Park Avenue, Suite 202, West Hartford, CT 06110
860-561-1800
Trout Brook Realty Advisors, Inc.
80 Shield Street, West Hartford, CT 06110
860-953-0002 x 12
West Hartford Lock Co. LLC
West Hartford Lock, 360 Prospect Avenue, Hartford, CT, USA
860-236-0671
A vibrant community
The Design District is West Hartford’s best kept secret! We love being part of the evolution of this up and coming neighborhood. If you’ve recently moved your business into the neighborhood or you’re thinking about joining our community, don’t be shy, please say hi!
100% Local
The Design District Association is made up of all local, independent businesses who work hard to go above and beyond for their customers. We like to think of ourselves as one big family and we are proud contributors to the economic makeup of West Hartford’s diverse business community.
Blog
Stay up to date with everything going on in the Design District!
Building Up Opportunity
Defining and Designing Liveability with the West Hartford Housing Authority The notoriously industrial Design District has undergone a major transformation over the past several years. From cafes, breweries, and doggy daycares sitting side-by-side with the home...
Seasoned Expertise For Every Season
A Q&A with the Team at Barrieau Oil As summer is heating up, we all want our homes to be cooling down. It may be inevitable that every air conditioning system will eventually need to be replaced or repaired. But the question is, how do you figure out when yours is...
The Personal Oasis Reimagined
Introducing Steve and Judy Vendetta Owners of CT Shower & Bath Every room has something that draws your attention. That includes the bathroom. As you enter, what do you first notice? The toilet? The shower? Or maybe, the uneven tile installation that you had no...
News
Design District Launches “Ask An Expert” Tool for Home Improvement Help
The Design District is proud to launch its new platform, “Ask an Expert We Ha”, a Facebook group designed to allow home renovators to get local recommendations and get answers to their remodeling questions from real experts right here in West Hartford.
Design District Awarded Economic Driver of the Year by West Hartford Chamber of Commerce
The Design District is thrilled to announce that it has been recognized as Economic Driver of the Year 2020 by the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce. The award is given to a person, business, or organization which has made a positive impact on the local economy in...
And the Winner Is….
The Design District Association is thrilled to announce the winner of our Commercial Contest for 2020! Congratulations to GastroPark, a new food truck park set to open soon just off of New Park Avenue. GastroPark will be featured in the Design District’s upcoming social media marketing campaign that is being created to bring more awareness to the association’s diverse, up and coming corner of West Hartford.
Membership Benefits
Design District members make up a vibrant lead referral network that operates as a cooperative. All members enjoy the benefit of shared brand awareness and lead generation marketing and advertising campaigns, which take place multiple times per year.
DD VIP Program
Have you ever wished you had a local, go-to expert to answer all your remodeling and renovating questions? Do you find yourself constantly looking for recommendations for tradespeople on neighborhood Facebook groups? Wouldn’t it be great if there was one place to go where you could find reliable local pros for everything home related?
The Design District VIP Program is designed to help residents of West Hartford and surrounding towns find exactly what they are looking for, from expert advice to unique products and services.