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PHADA's 2001 Annual Convention and Exhibition is scheduled for May 5-8 in Portland, Oregon at the Portland Marriott Downtown in the city's historic waterfront district. On this page you'll find information about what to see and do in Portland NEW!, what to wear NEW!, where to stay and how to get there.
Recommended Travel Dates. Based on the convention schedule we are recommending that Trustees and committee members plan to arrive Friday, May 4. Other attendees should plan to arrive by Saturday, May 5. The opening session for the conference is Sunday, May 6 in the morning. All attendees should plan to depart Wednesday, May 9.
Register for the Hotel - the Portland Marriott Downtown. Register for the Portland Marriott Downtown by calling 503-226-7600 and asking for the Public Housing Authorities Directors Association room block. The cutoff date for the special rate is April 2, 2001. After April 2, any unsold rooms in the PHADA room block will be released for sale to the public.
Portland Marriott Downtown
Room Rates - $139.00 (single/double) - $20 for an additional person. Room rates are per night plus applicable tax. A portion of the room rate is being used to offset convention costs.
Please contact the hotel in advance of your check-in if you require special services or assistance because of a disability.
More About the Portland Marriott Downtown. Restaurant & Lounges - Allie's American Grille casual dinning is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Champions Sports Bar for sandwiches and light snacks; sports TV.
Fly Delta Air Lines to PHADA Conferences. Delta Air Lines is the official airline for PHADA's 2001 Annual Convention & Exhibition, Portland, Oregon. Conference attendees should fly into Portland International Airport (PDX). Delta is offering special rates for the conference which allows for a 5 percent discount off Delta's published round-trip fares* within the continental U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, San Juan, Nassau, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. By purchasing your ticket 60 days or more prior to you departure date, you can receive and additional 5 percent bonus discount.
* Applicable restrictions must be met. Seats are limited. No discounts apply on Delta Express.
A 10 percent discount will be offered on Delta's domestic system for travel to the meeting based on the published unrestricted round-trip coach (Y06) rates. No advance reservations or ticketing is required, but if you purchase your ticket 60 days or more prior to your departure date, you can receive an additional 5 percent bonus discount. No discounts apply on Delta Express. Also ask about Delta Airline's special ZONE Fares that do not require a Saturday night stay. Rates are valid from April 30 to May 13, 2001.
To take advantage of Delta's quality service, convenient schedules & special fares, follow these steps:
Portland International Airport. Conveniently located 15 minutes from the Portland Marriott Downtown. Take 205 South to 84 West to City Center signs. Cross Morrison Bridge; exit right onto Front Avenue and follow to Columbia Street. Hotel is on the right.
Alamo Rent A Car. Alamo Rent A Car has been selected as the official car rental company for the upcoming Annual Convention & Exhibition in Portland.
Request the following:
Other Ground Transportation. Airport Bus Shuttle - Gray Line of Portland, located outside baggage claim at Portland International Airport. Approximately $15.00 per person - one-way. For airport shuttle schedule call 503-285-9845 or 800-422-7042.
NEW! Portland, the City of Roses, a hub if international trade, and the gateway to a natural wonderland. Year after year, Portland has proven that a major West Coast city can be peaceful, clean, green and friendly. As Portland's 25 year vision plan notes "vibrant, diverse neighborhoods are home to all manner of people, but it's the abundance of unique cafes, restaurants, art galleries and retail shops, parks and sanctuaries that give this majestic town its soul."
Built on a European model, Portland is indeed a walker's paradise. The city streets feature statues, fountains and half-size city blocks. Some historians say that the shorter blocks were specifically designed so that more natural light would fall down to street level, others say it was designed by real estate designers who wanted to create more corner lots, which would fetch a higher price. However, Portland's districts do posses distinct personalities, unusual for a relatively small city. The artistic Pearl District, sophisticated Nob Hill and bohemian Hawthorne are just a few neighborhoods that consistently draw a crowd.
If you don't feel like walking, try Portland's public transportation it's both accessible and user-friendly. The Light rail trains (MAX), the Central City Streetcar and an easy-to-navigate bus system moves travelers through the town efficiently - and all offer free service within downtown Portland.
Crowning the city's skyline is Mount Hood, the tallest peak in Oregon's cascade Mountain range. Within the metro area there are 37,00 acres of parks and green spaces that include three distinct rose gardens featuring 560 varieties of blooms, the brand new Classical Chinese Garden and the nation's largest urban wilderness of nearly 5,000 acres of Forest Park. Visit the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Oregon City where living historic interpreters in period costumes spin tales of the pioneers who braved the Oregon Trail
You can find great shopping throughout Portland's many districts. Portland's Saturday and Sunday Markets located in the Cultural District in the South Park Blocks are the nation's largest open-air markets for handcrafted goods offering more than 250 crafts booths, international food and live entertainment. Remember, Oregon has no sales tax.
For more information or to plan your trip visit Portland's visitors web site at www.travelportland.com or stop by the Marriott's concierge desk where their experienced staff can point you in the right direction.
Information obtained from the Portland, Oregon's 2001 Official Visitor Guide.
NEW! Wondering What to Pack? Get ready for a week of informative program sessions that reflect the needs of housing executives and commissioners. Business casual attire is fine.
Join us on Monday, May 7 for a special luncheon, as PHADA honors its 17th Annual Stephen Bollinger Scholarship Winner. Business casual would be appropriate.
Enjoy some of Portland's favorite cuisines and music at PHADA's closing dinner on Tuesday, May 8. Tuxedos and pearls are not required for a night out on the town in Portland, a pair of chinos and a dazzling smile will be welcomed.
Portland Weather. The average high temperature for May is 68°, average low is 47°, and although Portland gets less rain than Atlanta, Baltimore, Houston or Seattle, a travel umbrella is always a good idea.
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