Meeting Location: Rankin Science West, Room 346 (Geography & Planning Department)

Host Hotel: Marriott Courtyard Boone - A block of rooms are reserved under "ASU Geography & Planning" until June 19th. Discounted rates from July 10th - 14th are $109/night except Friday ($189)

Air Travel & Ground Transportation: The closest major airport is Charlotte Douglas International Airport, about 2 1/2 hours from campus. Shuttle services are available through Hickory Hop.

Driving Directions: If you are traveling from the Northeast, the most direct route is 81-South, 77-South, 421 Boone. If you are traveling from the West or South (Charlotte Airport), the most direct route is Interstate 40 to 321.

Parking and Hotel Ground Transportation: If you are driving to campus, use the Rivers Street Parking Deck. Walking distance from the garage to the workshop is 0.4 mile. If you are traveling from the Marriott Courtyard, walking distance to the workshop is approximately 1 mile . A free public bus network, Appalcart, is also available from the McDonald's Stop to the ASU Peacock Traffic Circle.