Location

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
415 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
617-954-2000

Greenbuild will occupy the entire Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. With the ever growing number of attendees at Greenbuild each year, the BCEC will provide more breakout rooms than ever for Greenbuild’s educational sessions and over 300,000 square feet of exhibition space for attendees to enjoy. In addition to the ample break out space for educational sessions and exhibition, the General Session Hall is designated to accommodate all full conference attendees.

Logan Airport

Logan Airport (Airport code BOS) is a convenient 2 miles outside the city center and 3.5 miles away for the Boston Convention Center, with several convenient public transportation options to the airport from downtown and suburban locations. Travelers can ride the MBTA Blue Line to Airport Station and connect to all terminals via free Logan shuttle buses. Taxis are readily available within the city and at the airport. There are approximately 40 airlines that serve Boston. For more information, please visit Logan International Airport website.

Public Transportation From the Airport

The MBTA - referred to as the "T" - runs daily service on buses, trains, and trolleys throughout Boston & surrounding towns. T stations can be identified by a black "T" on a white circular sign. To purchase tickets visit a T-Pass Sales office, full-service in-station fare vending machine, retail sales location or buy T-Passes online. Learn more about Boston Public Transportation by visiting MBTA (Mass. Bay Transportation Authority)

Hotels

» View list of the hotels (PDF)
» View hotels on the Conference Map

USGBC will be securing special conference rates at a number of Boston hotels. We recommend booking early to ensure that you receive the discounted Greenbuild prices. You will be able to book online via our registration site beginning in early spring. Stay tuned!

Conference Shuttles

USGBC will be arranging for shuttle service between conference hotels and the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Shuttle service will be comprehensive and meet transportation needs for all attendees. A complete schedule will be released closer to the conference.

USGBC encourages use of the "T" train and public transportation system in Boston whenever possible. In addition to the public transportation options, USGBC has arranged for limited shuttle transportation. The shuttles will be provided to the hotels listed below on this schedule:

Hotel Route	Pick-up	Location at Hotel
Boston Park Plaza	3	Main Lobby
Colonnade	4	Main Lobby
Doubletree Boston Downtown	3	Main Entrance
Fairmont Copley Place	2	Walk to the Westin Copley
Hampton Inn Crosstown**	6	Main Lobby
Hilton Boston Back Bay	4	Main Lobby
Hilton Financial District	5	Main Lobby
Hyatt Regency Financial District	1	Curbside-Avendue de Lafayette
Intercontinental	5	Main Lobby
Langham Hotel	5	Main Lobby
Lenox	2	Walk to Westin Copley
Marriott Copley	2	Walk to Westin Copley
Omni Parker House	1	Across Tremont in front of Bank
Sheraton Boston	4	Main Lobby
The Taj	3	Go to the Boston Park Plaza
Westin Copley Place	2	Carriage Entrance

For all routes, please allow a minimum of 30 minutes travel time. Travel time will vary depending on weather and traffic. For shuttle information and accessible transportation during hours of operation, please call toll free 1-800-523-4046. Please allow a minimum of 30 minutes to schedule accessible services.

Hours of Service

** Excluding the Hampton Inn whose shuttle will operate on an hourly basis

Tuesday, November 18, 2008
7:00 am – 1:00 pm (30 minute intervals)
No Service from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
3:00pm – 9:00pm (30 minute intervals)

Wednesday, November 19, 2008
5:30am – 9:30am (15 minute intervals)
No service from 9:30 am – 5:30pm
***Off-site Educational Sessions depart BCEC at 3:00pm on Level 1, West Side***
5:30pm – 6:30pm (15 minute intervals)

Host Committee Welcome Gala at The Children’s Museum
6:30pm – A limited, hourly shuttle service will operate from all hotels, except the Seaport, and The Children’s Museum; 8:30pm - Return service to all hotels on shuttle route with last pickup at 10:30 pm.

Thursday, November 20, 2008
6:00 am – 10:00 am (15 minute intervals)
No service from 10:00am – 5:30pm
***Off-site Educational Sessions depart BCEC at 8:00am and 3:00pm on Level 1, West Side***
5:30pm – 6:30pm (15 minute intervals)

Leadership Reception at The International Contemporary Art Museum
6:30pm -Service will operate from all hotels except the Seaport. Buses will shuttle all evening with the last pickup at 11:30 pm.

Friday, November 21, 2008
7:30am – 1:30pm (15 minute intervals)

Half-Day Greenbuild Tours
Will depart from the BCEC at 1:30pm on Level 1, West Side

Saturday, November 22, 2008
Greenbuild Tours
Will depart from the BCEC at 8:00 am; Tours 8-16 will depart from Level 1, East Side and tours 17-25 will depart from Level 1, West Side

GreenRide

In addition to our shuttle service, we are again partnering with Ecology and Environment, Inc. to provide GreenRide to help conference attendees share rides between the airport, hotels, conference center, and other local destinations. Offering GreenRide is one more way of greening Greenbuild, and we encourage you to give it a try. Visit www.usgbc.greenride.com to quickly create an account—it’s an easy way to share rides, meet other Greenbuild attendees, and reduce your travel-related carbon footprint.

Travel Discounts for Greenbuild Boston

Air Travel

Northwest
WorldPerks Number-100807469630
Discount varies depending on time of ticket purchase (2%-15%)
Must book by calling 1.800.328.1111
Monday-Friday, 7:00am-7:30pm Central Time

American Airlines
Authorization Number-A18N8AF
5% Discount
Book online at www.aa.com

Land Travel

Amtrak
Authorization Number- X27S-934
10% Discount
Must book by calling 1.800.872.7245
Monday through Friday, 6:00am-4:30pm Pacific Time

Avis
Avis Worldwide Discount: D900983
The group discount is in the 5-25% range, includes unlimited mileage and is available from seven days before to seven days after the event.
Visit Avis online or call Avis directly at 1.800.331.1600