Workshop
University of Michigan Ann Arbor in the School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE) Dana Natural Resources Building
+ MAP of Ann Arbor Vicinity
+ MAP of University of Michigan Central Campus (see K5 coordinates on map)
+ Campus Information Centers website
Registration Desk
Atrium of the Dana Natural Resources Building
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Plenary
Dana Natural Resources Building, room 1040
Posters
The Atrium of the Dana Natural Resources Building.
Presenters will find their poster group number location (1–4) information with their badges at the registration desk.
Parking is available in Ann Arbor City Parking for $0.80 per hour in city-owned parking structures. The suggested parking lots for NASA 2008 parking are identified in red on the Map of University of Michigan Central Campus:
- Maynard Street Public Parking (G-3 on linked map)
Located on Maynard Street between E. William and E. Liberty with an additional entrance off Thompson between E. Liberty and E. William.
- Fifth Street Public Parking (D-3 on linked map)
Located on Washington Street between Division and State Streets
- S. Forest Public Parking (M-8 on linked map)
Located on S. Forest Street between S. University and Willard Streets
Parking is not available in University of Michigan staff parking structures.
Parking in downtown Ann Arbor and on the University of Michigan campus is very limited.
Public Safety and Parking officials are diligent in issuing tickets to improperly parked vehicles, and retrieving a car that is towed can cost several hundred $$$. Any tickets you receive are your responsibility.
Hotels
To receive the special hotel rates quoted below, indicate you are with the 2008 NASA group.
*Special rates have been extended until June 29, 2008.
***Call ASAP to receive special hotels rates; they are guaranteed only if rooms are available***
Remember that you will be charged a 6% sales tax in Michigan.
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DAHLMANN CAMPUS INN
615 E. Huron (at State St.), Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(800)666-8693 or (734)769-2200, Fax (734)769-6222.
www.campusinn.com
Rates for 2008 NASA group available by phone reservation through June 29:
Single: $142/night, Double: $165.
The hotel is located two blocks west from the conference, adjacent the UM campus.
This full-service, contemporary hotel features a lobby business center, Victors Restaurant and outdoor pool.
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HOLIDAY INN NEAR THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
3600 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.
(734) 769-9800 or (800) 800-5560, fax (734) 761-1290.
www.hiannarbor.com
Rates for 2008 NASA group available by phone reservation through June 29:
$ 89.00 single, $ 89.00 double.
Located approximately two miles north east from the Workshop.
Free transportation to the conference in the morning and back again at night will be provided.
Shuttle schedule below.
A full-service hotel with free parking.
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INN AT THE MICHIGAN LEAGUE
911 North University, Ann Arbor, MI 48019-1265
(734) 764-3177, fax (734) 763-6844
www.umich.edu/~league
Rates for 2008 NASA group available by phone reservation through June 29:
$ 135.00 single, $ 145.00 double
Located one and a half blocks from the Workshop.
Uniquely designed rooms with great campus views. Each room provides private bath, cable television, computer connections and the rate includes parking.
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University of Michigan Residence Hall Housing-Cambridge House
541 Thompson Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1360.
(734) 764-5297 or Fax (734) 764-1557.
Located two blocks from the Workshop.
A student residence hall style building that is connected to the Michigan Union on the central campus of the University of Michigan. The rooms are air-cooled and provide private baths. bed linens, towels, blanket and pillow. Permit parking is available for a daily fee.
Rates: Single $48 per night, Double $60 per night. $3.50 Admin fee for each guest.
The block of rooms at Cambridge House will be available until July 14.
+ General Information about Cambridge House
+ Location of Cambridge House.
Additional Options: Bed & Breakfasts
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Ann Arbor Bed and Breakfast
921 E. Huron Street, Ann Arbor, Mich. 48104
(734) 994-9100
www.annarborbedandbreakfast.com/
Across the street from the venue with a special rate of $135 for any room (including a full, hearty breakfast!)
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Bellanina
409 North Fourth Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734)747-7661
www.bellanina.com
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Burnt Toast Inn
415 W. William St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 662-6685
www.burnttoastinn.com
email: SBkuyama@com
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Casa del Sol
1234 Creal Crescent, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 662-2548
www.casadelsolbb.com/
email: info@casadelsolbb.com
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Claire’s Guest House
2100 Hall Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
48104, (734) 996-0515
www.clairesguesthouse.blogspot.com
email: claireycb@yahoo.com
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First Street Garden Inn
549 S. First St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 741-9786
www.firststreetgardeninn.com
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The Library Bed & Breakfast
808 Mary St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 668-6815
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Vitosha Guest Haus
1917 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
About a mile southeast of the meeting site.
www.a2vitosha.com/
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Holiday Inn
The Holiday Inn has arranged complimentary transportation to the U of M School of Natural Resources (SNRE)* . Holiday Inn vans will depart from the lobby front entrance as indicated below.
Please be on time for these departures because they have other groups to transport and must keep to this schedule.
Wednesday, 7/23
Departing: 7:45 am to the SNRE*
Pick up: 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30 pm
Thursday, 7/24
Departing: 7:45 am to the SNRE
Pick up: 5:30 and 7:00 pm
Friday, 7/25
Departing: 7:45 am to the SNRE
Pick up: 12:00 and 12:45 pm
*Vans will drop off and pick up at the bus stop near the CC Little Building, 1 block north of the SNRE.
Air Transportation
The airport you want to fly in to is Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 30 miles east of Ann Arbor. Discounts on airlines flying into Detroit Metropolitan Airport may be available, such as Northwest Airlines or American Airlines.
Intercity Rail Transportation
Ann Arbor has an AMTRAK railway station located on the main line between Detroit and Chicago. A train from Chicago takes roughly four hours. Canadians can take a train to the VIA station in Windsor, Ontario and then take a cab to the Detroit Amtrak station. The cab driver will charge you an additional flat fee of about $36 to go through the tunnel under the river. If you are on a budget, then another possibility is to take a cab from the Windsor VIA railway station to a bus stop run by the Detroit Windsor Tunnel Bus Corporation. Once across in the U.S., you can then take another cab to the Detroit Amtrak station. You will need your passport to cross the border and go through customs.
Intercity Bus Transportation
Ann Arbor is served by Greyhound Bus Lines.
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