Helpful Info

Contacts Housing Transit Packing List

Main Contacts

We reccomend you save these numbers before the retreat and join the WhatsApp group if you haven't yet.

Andrew Coutinho
(412) 616 3942
Steven Guo
(347) 280 8880
Sarah Yeager
(570) 441 9585

Housing

Some Pittsburgh Shapers may be opening their homes to host visiting Shapers. When available, details will be shared via a housing coordination document.

Participants are welcome to arrange their own accommodations via hotels or short-term rentals.

We recommend staying near Oakland, Downtown, Lawrenceville, or the Strip District for ease of movement.

Getting Around

From the Airport
Pittsburgh International (PIT)

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft): ~30–40 min to CMU/Oakland area, ~$40-80

Port Authority Bus (28X): ~45–60 min, $2.75.

Getting to Venue
CMU Swartz Center

Address: 4765 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Public Transit: Easily accessible via public transit!

Parking: Available in the Forbes & Morewood Parking Lot

Public Transit
Bus + Walking

Pittsburgh is very walkable within neighborhoods, but travel between neighborhoods will likely require the bus or rideshare. Pittsburgh's bus network connects many of its neighborhoods. The 61 bus line runs frequently between Downtown, Oakland (CMU/Pitt area), and Shadyside.

Bus Navigation App: Transit App or Google Maps

Bus Fare: $2.75 per ride. You must have cash or purchase a ticket via the Transit App. Day passes are available.

Rideshare
Uber, Lyft

Uber/Lyft: Widely available throughout Pittsburgh.

Some hub members with cars may be available to carpool. Coordination will occur via the WhatsApp group.

What to Bring

Expect variable weather, 50–70°F

Clothing
  • Lightweight rain jacket or umbrella
  • Comfortable, waterproof walking shoes
  • Workout clothes
  • Warm sweaters or light jackets for cooler mornings and evenings
  • Smart casual items for evening events
  • Sunglasses
Personal Items
  • Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, sunscreen, lotion, deodorant, etc.)
  • Medications and any necessary prescriptions
  • Phone charger and portable power bank
Miscellaneous
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Snacks (if you have specific dietary needs)
  • Notebook and pen for taking notes