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About the AreaSeattle and VicinitySeattle's steep hills, lush greenery, and abundant bays, lakes, rivers, canals, and of course Puget Sound have earned it the title "The Emerald City." On a clear day, you can see snow-capped Mount Rainier in the distance.The Seattle area is young, growing, and high-tech. Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon.com, Nordstrom, and Starbucks are all based here. Seattle's youthful culture has impacted the rest of the country through its recent trends for grunge rock, espresso coffee, and microbrew beer. The city of Seattle is made welcoming by natural boundaries of hills and water that produce a variety of city neighborhoods that feel like small towns - each with their own distinct culture. Pike Place Market, walking distance from the Westin Hotel, is the oldest continuously operating farmers market in the country and a wonderful place to view or purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, and seafood. The downtown area contains a multitude of stores, including Nordstrom's newly opened flagship store. Belltown, the hippest and fastest developing part of downtown offers cutting edge nightclubs, restaurants, boutiques, and galleries. Further afield, Pioneer Square, the International District, Capitol Hill and Freemont give you a taste of Seattle's local charm. Opportunities for hiking, biking, kayaking and other outdoor activities abound in the Seattle area. The Washington Park Arboretum and the Seattle Waterfront are wonderful places to take in the natural surroundings. The Woodland Park Zoo is a world leader in naturalistic animal displays. Longer trips might include Snoqualmie Falls, Mount Rainier, and the Cascade or Olympic mountain ranges.
Cultural and Entertainment EventsCultural destinations include the Seattle Art Museum (with the 48-foot, steel "Hammering Man" in front), the Seattle Asian Art Museum, and the Frye Art Museum. The Seattle Aquarium and Underground Tour are great for kids and adults alike. Seattle Center offers Opera, Ballet, and Theatre venues. The Paramount Theatre and 5th Avenue Theatre downtown also host a variety of plays and musicals. Half priced seats for many performances are available on the day of the show at the Ticket/Ticket booth in Pike Place Market.For musical entertainment, consider the Seattle Symphony at the newly opened Benaroya Hall. Jazz, rock, world, and blues venues can be found in Pioneer Square, the oldest, part of Seattle's downtown area. Or head north to Belltown, Seattle's newest, most vibrant neighborhood for evening entertainment. Seattle is also serious about its sports teams. SuperSonics basketball, Thunderbirds hockey, and University of Washington Husky football home games are scheduled during CSCW.
DiningInformation about dining choices will be available at the conference. Seafood, with Salmon and Crab as particular specialties, are featured at many eateries. Locally brewed beer is also popular and a good selection can be found in most restaurants. Asian influence is particularly strong in our local food selections. Downtown, Belltown, the International District, and Capitol Hill all host many reasonably-priced ethnic and American restaurants.Getting AroundMetro buses are free in the downtown area before 7pm. Fares are $.85 within the city and $1.10 across city lines.Washington State Ferries cross Puget Sound to various destinations. Further information about Ferries can be obtained by calling (206) 464-6400. The monorail connects Seattle center to Westlake Center (across from the Westin Hotel). The Monorail leaves at 15 minute intervals from 9am to 11pm.
WeatherSeattle's weather can be cool in November. Be prepared for rain and temperatures in the 40s - 50s (5 - 12 C).
Other WebsitesAdditional local information can be found on a number of websites including: Seattle Sidewalk (http://www.seattle.sidewalk.com), Yahoo Seattle (http://seattle.yahoo.com), and Seattle-King County Convention and Visitors Bureau (http://www.seeseattle.org). See also Darrell Davis' Seattle Map (http://www.speakeasy.org/~darrell/map/).Conference InformationConference ProceedingsEach conference registrant will receive a copy of the Proceedings, and may order additional copies (and copies of the Conference Video) for pickup at the conference via the conference registration form.After the conference, Conference Proceedings will be available (in printed form only) from ACM. The cost is $31.00 to members, $62.00 to nonmembers, plus shipping and handling. To order, please visit the CSCW Proceedings Section of the ACM e-store, or contact ACM:
Tel: +1 800 342 6626 (U.S. & Canada) Tel: +1 212 626 0500 (Global) Fax: +1 212 944 1318 (Global)
Conference FacilityThe conference will take place in the main conference hotel, The Westin Seattle. Information on this hotel is available from the Westin web site. The overflow hotel is the Sixth Avenue Inn (for information, see the entry under Downtown Seattle Hotels on the seattle.yahoo.com hotels page). Special conference rates are available -- please see the Registration & Fees page for instructions on how to register to obtain these rates.
SMART Board TrainingMany of the tutorials, presentations, and demonstrations will use SMART Boards. Presenters are encouraged to attend a training session in the Speaker Ready Room (Suite 4041) prior to their presentation. A schedule of training sessions will be posted on the message board. Additional information is available in the Authors Kit.ACM SIGGROUPA meeting of members of the ACM Special Interest Group on Supporting Group Work will be held Tuesday from 4 to 6pm in Grand I.ParkingParking is available at the Westin at $15 per day for self park and $17 for valet parking. Parking lots in the vicinity of the Westin are mariginally cheaper. On-street parking is limited and metered.
SmokingSmoking is not permitted in the meeting rooms where sessions are being held.
Audio/Video RecordingThe use of audio/video recording equipment by conference attendees is not permitted during any part of the conference by ACM policy.
Electrical PowerIt is Conference policy to use the local power source. At this conference site it is 110V 60Hz AC. Please plan ahead: extension cords and power strips will not be provided by CSCW'98.
Flying to and from CSCW'98Discounted Airline FaresUnited Airlines is the official airline for the conference. A 5% discount off the lowest applicable fare will be offered only when you or your travel agent call United's toll-free number +1 800 521 4041 and refer to meeting ID number 527ZD. A 10% discount off the unrestricted coach airfare. An additional 5% will apply when you purchase your tickets at least 60 days in advance of the travel date. Discounts apply on United, Shuttle by United, and United Express. At the time you make your airline reservations with United you may also receive a 10% discount on Alamo or Avis rental cars.
Transportation from Sea-Tac AirportSeattle's airport is 15 miles south from the Westin Hotel, which is located downtown. A one-way taxi cab fare will range from $30-$35.Grayline Airport Express offers shuttle service to the Westin Hotel. A one-way ticket is $7.50 and can be purchased from the Ground Transportation Information Booth at the south end of the terminal on the baggage claim level. Shuttle Express offers direct service to all downtown hotels for $18 each way. For more information about Shuttle Express refer to http://shuttleexpress.com/howto.html Metro Public Transit is yet another option. The Metro bus picks up passengers at the Metro holding area on the baggage claim level outside door 6 (near International Baggage carousel 1). For information call +1 206 553 3000 or +1 206 684 1739 for TDD. Exact fare is required at all times. The price is $1.10 and $1.60 during peak times. You can take the 194 express to downtown Seattle. Exit in the bus tunnel at Westlake Center and go toward 5th and Pine St. exit. Walk north on 5th. The Westin is 1 block away.
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