Local Info

Subway ("the T"):  take the Green Line E in direction "Medford/Tufts" and stop at "Medford/Tufts". The station is right outside the conference venue. NOTE: The Green Line has many different sub-lines/branches. When taking the T to come to Tufts, make sure to be on an E train (the D trains do not come to Tufts). 

Update: Service will be suspended between North Station and Government Center from Sat, July 29, through Wed, Aug 9. More info here.

Bus: Lines 80, 94, and 96 stop at College Ave/Boston Ave, just a few steps from the conference venue.

Bikes: Boston-area bikeshare program, more info here.

Train: Amtrak serves North Station (which is on the Green Line that comes to Tufts) and also South Station (which is on the Red Line, and you can transfer to the Green Line at Park Street -- or you may stop at the Back Bay Amtrak Station, transfer to the Orange Line, and then transfer to the Green Line at Haymarket Station.)

Plane: From Boston Logan Airport, you can take the "Airport Shuttle" to reach the Airport Station on the Blue Line, then transfer to the Orange Line at State, then transfer to the Green Line at North Station (these acrobatics are needed to avoid the Green Line shutdown mentioned above, see itinerary here). Note that taking the Blue Line is free of charge at this time.

Parking: information about visitor parking on campus available here. Please expect construction and traffic detours on campus, see here for more information.

Hyatt Place Boston/Medford: we blocked some rooms at a rate of $185/night (+tax) at the Hyatt Place in Medford. You should have received an email with a link and additional details.

Some additional options around Davis Square (a short walk/bus ride from the conference venue) include: The Bowers House, The Morrison House, The Davis Square Inn. There are many other hotels and (air)bnb around Somerville, conveniently located along the Green Line.

We will set up a spreadsheet for participants interested in sharing accommodation.

WARNING: there is a spam email being sent about conference accommodation. Please do not trust any email not coming from the organizers. We will send details about accommodation soon.

There are many options near Davis Square and Medford Square.  

Here are a few other suggestions:

Restaurants: Semolina kitchen & bar, Tu y yo, Noor mediteranean grill,  Kelly's diner, Sacco's Bowl Haven = American Flatbread, .

Cafe/Bakeries: Lyndell's bakery, When pigs fly breads, Tamper, True grounds, Danish Pastry House

Grocery stores: Neighborhood produce, Pemberton Farms Marketplace

Breweries (all a little bit futher from JCC): Aeronaut, Winter hill, Lamplighter, Remnant, Portico