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Addresses

Workshops
Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning
2000 Bonisteel Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Conference
Rackham Building, 4th Floor
915 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Conference Dinner
University of Michigan Museum of Art, Museum Apse
525 S. State St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1354
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Workshop Exhibition/Closing Event
Taubman College Liberty Research Annex
305 West Liberty St., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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Transportation between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Ann Arbor

Attendees are responsible for their own transportation. As there are no trains that run between DTW and Ann Arbor, it is recommended to used either shuttle bus or taxi to move between the two locations. 

BUS SHUTTLE

AirRide
Get off at the Blake Transit Center (BTC) to either walk to your hotel or transfer to local transportation
Rate: $12 one-way with reservation / $15 one-way walk-on (exact change required)
myairride.com (schedule)

TAXI SERVICES

Amazing Blue Taxi
Must be pre-arranged
Rates: DTW to Ann Arbor: $50 + $10 pick up fee + gratuity; Ann Arbor to DTW: $50 + gratuity
+1 734-846-0007
amazingbluetaxi.com

Metro Cars
Can be pre-arranged or found at airport
+1 800-456-1701
metrocars.com

Transportation in Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor is a walkable city with dependable bus transportation; a rental car isn’t necessary unless you wish to visit other attractions in the region.

University of Michigan Bus
A convenient way to connect from downtown Ann Arbor and central University of Michigan campus to Taubman College. Anyone can take University of Michigan Bus for free, and the university’s online Magic Bus system provide real-time location information on all active buses.
pts.umich.edu

Amazing Blue Taxi
+1 734-846-0007
amazingbluetaxi.com

Accommodations

Campus Inn
Rate: $157 + tax per night for single occupancy, $180 + tax per night for double occupancy
615 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
+1 734-769-2200
campusinn.com

There is a block of rooms being held at the Campus Inn under the name “Rob Arch 2014 Conference – UM Taubman College”; bookings for these rooms should be done either via phone or email, and must be made prior to April 12th. If emailing a reservation, please send your name, check-in date, check-out date, and phone number to reservations@campusinn.com. Located in downtown Ann Arbor, the Campus Inn is just a short walk to many restaurants, the conference venues, and 1.7 miles to Taubman College.

Ross School of Business Executive Residence
Rate: $167 + tax per night
710 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109
+1 734-764-7677
www.bus.umich.edu/learningcommunity/executivetour

In the heart of University of Michigan’s campus, walking distance to many restaurants and just 2.5 miles to Taubman College.

Bell Tower Hotel
Rate: Around $164 + tax per night
300 South Thayer St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
+1 734-769-3010
belltowerhotel.com

Located in downtown Ann Arbor, a short walk to many restaurants and 2.1 miles to Taubman College.

Inn at the League
Rate: $135 + tax per night
911 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI  48109
+1 734-764-3177
uunions.umich.edu/league/inn/

Located in the University of Michigan’s historic Michigan League building, walking distance to local restaurants and 1.9 miles to Taubman College.

Airbnb
Rate: $50 – $150 per night
airbnb.com

As Ann Arbor has a large college population, there are numerous options for short-term apartment and room rentals during the summer.

Group Accommodations for Students

North Quad Group Housing
Rate: $54.25 per night.
105 South State St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109
+1 734-764-0206

housing.umich.edu/conferences/lodging/north_quad
There is a block of rooms that participants can reserve for one to six nights with check-in beginning May 13  and check-out ending May 19, 2014. Look for the link under “Online Room Reservations” for “Rob/Arch.” Must reserve by April 12, 2014. Located in the heart of campus with just a short walk to many restaurants, the conference venues, and 1.8 miles to Taubman College.

Airbnb
Rate: $50 – $150 per night
airbnb.com

As Ann Arbor has a large college population, there are numerous options for short-term apartment and room rentals during the summer.

Address

Workshops
201 College of Fine Arts
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Transportation between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Carnegie Mellon University

The Pittsburgh International Airport is 22 miles (~45 minutes driving time) from the CMU campus. Once you arrive at the Pittsburgh International Airport there are several transportation options to bring you to campus or to your hotel.

Public Bus Transportation via Port Authority Transit
The 28X Airport Flyer bus stops in the heart of the Carnegie Mellon campus and typically takes 45 minutes en route to the airport.
Rate: $2.75
+ 1 412-442-2000
portauthority.org/paac

TAXI SERVICES

Yellow Cab
Can be pre-arranged or found at airport.
Rate: ~$45 + gratuity
+1 412-321-8100
pghtrans.com/yellow_cab.cfm

Classy Cab
Can be pre-arranged or found at airport.
Rate: ~$45 + gratuity
+1 412-322-5080
classycab.com

SHUTTLE SERVICES

Super Shuttle
Provides shuttle service between the airport and downtown hotels.
+1 800-258-3826
supershuttle.com

Hotel shuttle service
Because many hotels offer a complimentary shuttle from the airport to the hotel and then on to Carnegie Mellon, please inquire about this option when making your lodging reservations.

Address

Workshop
Architecture Lab
Princeton University School of Architecture
Princeton, NJ 08544 
Map

Transportation

Princeton is equidistant from New York and Philadelphia, and is easy to reach by public transportation or by car.

The closest and most conveniently accessed international airport is Newark Liberty International.

The University is easily accessible by train, which runs along the Northeast Corridor line and also stops at the Newark airport. Both Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT trains stop at Princeton Junction, and the south end of campus is a five-minute connecting train ride away.

Recorded driving directions are available for callers with touchtone phones at 609-258-2222.
Limited visitor parking is available in remote locations on campus.