We reccomend you save the numbers below before the retreat and join the WhatsApp group if you haven't yet.
In addition, we have divided the attendees into "pods" (visible on this spreadsheet) to help you get started with meeting people and for Saturday Dinner groups. Each pod will be led by someone from the Pittsburgh Hub, who you can reach out to if you have any questions. There will also be a WhatsApp group with you and your other pod mates - please say hi!
Participants are encouraged to arrange their own accommodations via short-term rentals or hotels. We recommend staying near Downtown, Oakland, Squirrel Hill, Shadyside/East Liberty, the Strip District, or Lawrenceville for ease of movement. When booking accommodations, please also consider the locations of the primary venues (see section below).
We have also created a spreadsheet with three housing tabs to help coordinate with other attendees and figure out accomodation. Feel free to edit as you please.
Address: 4765 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15213
Neighborhood: Oakland
Parking: Forbes & Morewood Parking Lot
Other Information: Easily accessible via public transit
Address: 1546 Fulton Street, Pittsburgh PA 15233
Neighborhood: North Shore
Website: https://fultonpgh.com/
Rideshare (Uber/Lyft): ~30–40 min to CMU/Oakland area, ~$40-80
Port Authority Bus (28X): ~45–60 min, $2.75.
Pittsburgh is very walkable within neighborhoods, but travel between neighborhoods will likely require public transit or car. Pittsburgh's bus network connects many of its neighborhoods. The 61 bus line runs frequently between Downtown, Oakland (CMU/Pitt area), and Squirell Hill.
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 (cannot use card or Apple Pay). Day passes are available.
Uber/Lyft: Widely available throughout Pittsburgh.
Carpooling: Some hub members or other visiting shapers may be available to carpool. Coordination will occur via the WhatsApp group.
Expect variable weather, 50–70°F