Practical information

The dates of the gathering are Oct 2-4, 2009.

The main location is the First Unitarian Church, 1035 SW 13th Ave. Portland, Oregon 97205.

Map

The red pins are key locations for the Econvergence gathering.

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Transport

Places To Stay

For couch surfing, check out www.couchsurfing.org.

econvergencehousing.wikispaces.com is a tool to help you connect with free housing opportunities. By putting your name on the “I need housing list” you will be informing the housing organizers that you will need housing for the duration (or any portion) of the conference and they will connect you with a house that has space for you to stay at.

Hotels

University Place Hotel is offering discounted rates on a first-come, first-served basis for anyone attending the Econvergence conference. The discounted rate is $89 a night. University Place Hotel is located within walking distance of the PSU campus and very near the free trolley line which takes you quickly to within a few blocks of the First Unitarian Church. This rate is hard to beat for downtown lodging.

University Place Hotel
310 SW Lincoln Street
Portland OR 97201
==> www.uplace.pdx.edu
503-221-0140

Other hotels include:

AAE Hotel
415 SW Montgomery St
Portland
1-304-268-8981
==> portlandor.aaeworldhotels.com

Joyce and Kent Hotels
322 SW 11th Ave.
503 243-6757
Hostel beds, $16 a night; rooms, $27 a night

Portland Youth Hostel
3031 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, OR 97214
Toll Free: 1-866-447-3031
Local: 503-236-3380
=> www.portlandhostel.org

Ace Hotel Portland
Midweek rooms from $125
Free breakfast at Stumptown too.
=> acehotel.com

Cheap Hotel Portland
3439 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland
(720) 401-0586
=> www.cheaphotelportland.info

Thriftlodge Portland Central
=> Website
949 East Burnside
9th & East Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
503-234-8411
=> Website

=> Click here for a complete list of Portland, Oregon hotels, motels and other travel lodging options. Compare prices, save money, and book online.

For Olympia Residents

Contact southsoundeconvergence@googlegroups.com about Olympia participation in the conference.