mgd PODC 2007 in Portland, Oregon18 July 2005[1] PODC 2007 in Portland, Oregon

mgd PODC 2007 in Portland, Oregon18 July 2005[2] Portland, Oregon: Site of PODC 2000 Beautiful summer weather in July: –Average high temperature ~80°F (27°C) –Average low ~57°F (14°C) –Average daily rainfall.02" (.05cm) Attractions: –Powell's Bookstore: one square block, largest new/used bookstore in world –Riverfront Park along Willamette River, short walk from downtown –Portland Saturday Market: local crafts, open Saturday and Sunday –Washington Park with zoo, Japanese garden, international test garden (roses) –Driving access to Columbia River Gorge, Pacific coast, Mount Hood No sales tax

mgd PODC 2007 in Portland, Oregon18 July 2005[3] Portland, Oregon: Update Changes since 2000: –Light rail extended to airport: 35-minute ride to downtown, short walk to most hotels –Square block classical Chinese garden downtown –New park/esplanade opened along east side of Willamette River (views of downtown) –Revitalized “Pearl District” north of Powells Bookstore with shops, restaurants, parks Many hotel options available; three (3) are highlighted here –Hilton Portland & Executive Tower –Embassy Suites –Skamania Lodge

mgd PODC 2007 in Portland, Oregon18 July 2005[4] Hotel Option: Hilton Portland & Executive Tower

mgd PODC 2007 in Portland, Oregon18 July 2005[5] Hotel Option: Hilton Portland & Executive Tower On Broadway in heart of downtown Portland –Opposite side of Pioneer Square from Portland Marriott (site of PODC 2000) –Short walk from light rail; near Portland Art Museum, theatres and other performing venues Proposed dates: August 12–15 Guest rooms: $125/night for single/double One large room (divided) for meeting/lunches Alternative dates: July 29 – August 1 –Immediately follows Oregon Brewers festival –Guest rooms: $129/night for single/double; $500/day rent for meeting space

mgd PODC 2007 in Portland, Oregon18 July 2005[6] Hotel Option: Embassy Suites

mgd PODC 2007 in Portland, Oregon18 July 2005[7] Hotel Option: Embassy Suites Downtown Portland –Short walk to light rail, riverfront park, crafts market Available all weeks from July 8–11 to August 5–8 Guest rooms: $149/night for single/double –All suites include large separate living room, refrigerator, cooking area –Includes daily breakfast and beer/wine reception Conventional PODC room format (separate rooms for talks, lunches)

mgd PODC 2007 in Portland, Oregon18 July 2005[8] Hotel Option: Skamania Lodge

mgd PODC 2007 in Portland, Oregon18 July 2005[9] Hotel Option: Skamania Lodge 40-mile drive from Portland Airport Stunning views of Columbia River Gorge Resort with spa, golf course, hiking trails Not close to amenities in downtown Portland Short drive to other attractions in Columbia Gorge: –Waterfalls –Hiking –Windsurfing, fruit orchards in Hood River –Bonneville dam Some restaurants in Stevenson, WA (close); Hood River, OR (not far)

mgd PODC 2007 in Portland, Oregon18 July 2005[10] Hotel Option: Skamania Lodge (details) Guest rooms: $169/night for single/double –Rate is for rooms with forest view, no fireplace (others are higher) –Free internet access –Resort fee of $12/day waived for 2007 Dates proposed: –July 15–18 –July 29 – August 1 Conventional PODC room format (separate rooms for talks, lunches) Some photos follow …

mgd PODC 2007 in Portland, Oregon18 July 2005[11] Skamania Lodge: Setting

mgd PODC 2007 in Portland, Oregon18 July 2005[12] Skamania Lodge: Gorge Room

mgd PODC 2007 in Portland, Oregon18 July 2005[13] Skamania Lodge: View for Gorge Room