Venue & Map
665 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
All plenary/parallel sessions will be held at the Boston University Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS). Plenaries will be held from the 17th floor (pictured below).
The map below includes suggestions for lunch and dinner options as well as local attractions.
Lodging
Hotels
Information about Boston area hotel options and BU dorm accommodations is being collected in the shared lodging spreadsheet. Participants can use this sheet to review options and sign up for hotels or dorms.
Arcadian Hotel $189/night + fees – Deadline for guaranteed booking July 1st
BU Dorms $99/night – Deadline for guaranteed booking July 10th
LSST DESC Booking Links Are Located on Confluence for Privacy.
Airport to BU
Getting from Logan Airport to BU CDS
Boston Logan International Airport is the closest airport to Boston University (15min driving without traffic, 50min by public transit). The most common options are public transit ($2.50), taxi, Uber, or Lyft ($30-60). We do not recommend renting a car in Boston unless you plan to leave the city. All meeting events are centrally located.
Center for Computing & Data Sciences
665 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
Recommended Public Transit Route
- From any Logan terminal, take the Silver Line SL1 to South Station.
- At South Station, take the Red Line toward Alewife to Park Street.
- At Park Street, transfer to the Green Line B toward Boston College.
- Exit at BU East or Blandford St.
- Walk a few minutes to CDS at 665 Commonwealth Ave.
Alternative Blue Line Route
- Take the free airport shuttle from your terminal to Airport Station.
- Take the Blue Line inbound to Government Center.
- Transfer to the Green Line B toward Boston College.
- Exit at BU East or Blandford St.
Taxi, Uber, or Lyft
Use Center for Computing & Data Sciences, 665 Commonwealth Ave as the destination. Travel time can vary substantially with airport and Boston traffic.
Getting Around
Transit, Walking, and Bluebikes
Boston University is well connected by public transit, walking routes, ride share, and Bluebikes. For most trips during the meeting, the Green Line B branch will be the simplest option.
MBTA Green Line
Use the Green Line B branch for Boston University. The closest stops to CDS are BU East and Blandford St.
Tap to Pay
You do not need to buy a transit card. Riders can tap to pay with a contactless credit card, debit card, phone, or watch at subway fare gates and on Green Line trolleys.
Bluebikes
Bluebikes is Boston’s bike share system, with stations around Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, and nearby communities. Visitors can buy a single trip or day pass through the Bluebikes app or website.
Map of Bluebikes locations.
Welcome Drinks
Monday Welcome Reception at 1 Silber Way
Welcome drinks will be held on Monday at 1 Silber Way. Details about the exact time and room will be added here.
1 Silber Way
Boston University
Room information will be added here.
Entering the Building
- Enter 1 Silber Way through the main entrance.
- Check in with the attendant or event staff in the lobby.
- You must be let up the elevator by an attendant.
- After being let up, follow event signs or staff directions to the welcome drinks room.
From BU CDS
From the Center for Computing & Data Sciences at 665 Commonwealth Ave, 1 Silber Way is a short walk east along Commonwealth Ave.
Collaboration Dinner
Dinner at The Liberty Hotel
The collaboration dinner will be held at The Liberty Hotel in Beacon Hill.
215 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114
Dinner time and room information will be added here.
Green Line plus Walking
- From CDS, walk to BU East Green Line B stop.
- Take the Green Line B inbound toward downtown.
- Exit at Arlington station.
- Walk through Boston Common 15 minutes to The Liberty Hotel at 215 Charles Street.
Uber or Lyft
Use Center for Computing & Data Sciences, 665 Commonwealth Ave as the pickup location and The Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles Street as the destination. Travel time is usually short, but can vary substantially with Boston traffic.