Conference Site and Hotel Information

Conference Location

THE CARTER PRESIDENTIAL CENTER One Copenhill, 453 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307

The Carter Presidential Center is a premiere event facility located on a 37-acre retreat two miles from downtown Atlanta. On the premises is The Carter Center and the Museum of the Jimmy Carter Library. The Carter Center, in partnership with Emory University, is committed to advancing human rights and alleviating unnecessary human suffering. Founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, the Atlanta-based Center has helped to improve the quality of life for people in more than 70 countries.

The Carter Center is approximately 13 miles (20 minutes) northeast of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. There are no overnight accommodations at The Carter Center. Complimentary transportation to and from The Carter Center will be provided from the Hilton Atlanta on May 19 and 20. Several conference shuttles will be available at the beginning and end of each day of the conference; a conference shuttle schedule will be posted at the conference hotel. Taxi service is also available. Parking at The Carter Center is free of charge. From North of Atlanta: Take I-75 or I-85 South to Exit 248C, which says “Freedom Parkway, The Carter Center.” Continue on Freedom Parkway about 1.8 miles, following the signs to The Carter Center. As you loop around The Carter Center, follow the signs to entrance # 3 (Executive Offices Entrance).

From South of Atlanta & Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport: Take I-75 or I-85 North to Exit 248C, which says “Freedom Parkway, The Carter Center.” Follow the same directions as above.

From West of Atlanta: Take I-20 East to exit 57 to merge onto I-75 N/I-85 N toward Chatanooga/Greenville. Take Exit 248C and then follow directions “From North of Atlanta. ” Alternately, from the Hilton, head south on Courtland St SE and take your first left onto Harris St. Take your next left on Piedmont Ave NE and follow for approximately one mile to North Avenue. Take a right onto North Avenue and continue east (toward Decatur) on North Avenue until you come to N. Highland Avenue (about 1 ¾ miles). You will see a neon art gallery, a gas station, and Manuel’s Tavern at this intersection. Turn right onto N. Highland Avenue. Go to the next light at Freedom Parkway and turn right. The Carter Center is on the left. Continue on Freedom Parkway to entrance # 3 (Executive Offices Entrance).

From East of Atlanta: Take I-20 west to exit 57 to merge onto I-75 N/I-85 N toward Chattanooga/Greenville. Take Exit 248C and then follow directions “From North of Atlanta.” From Decatur, take Ponce de Leon towards downtown (west) to N. Highland. Turn left on N. Highland. Continue to the second traffic light at Freedom Parkway and turn right. The Carter Center is on the left. Continue on Freedom Parkway to entrance # 3 (Executive Offices Entrance).

Conference Hotel & Reservations

HILTON ATLANTA 255 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 Tel: 404.659.2000, Fax: 404.221.6368

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Atlanta hotel for conference attendees at the government room rate of $129/night (plus tax) for a standard double room. The Hilton Atlanta offers the ideal setting for business or pleasure in downtown Atlanta. You can register your hotel room online by clicking here! Otherwise, please call 1.800.HILTONS to make your reservation under the Depression Conference block. Rooms are first come, first serve. Please make your reservations as soon as possible, even if your plans are somewhat indefinite. Space is limited and the block is expected to fill quickly. Hotel reservations must be made by Friday, April 25, 2008 to secure the conference room rate. The Hilton Atlanta is located 15 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

MARTA: Regular subway (MARTA) service is available to the hotel: Take the MARTA train north and exit at Peachtree Center Station. Take the Harris Street escalator or follow the directions for Peachtree Center Mall. You will go up a very steep escalator into the Mall. Take the walkway from the Mall to the parking garage and Peachtree Center Athletic Club. Take the elevator to the street. The hotel is on your right as you exit the garage.

Taxi and shuttle service is also available to/from the airport and the Hilton Atlanta.
Taxi: 404.762.6087
Shuttle: 1.866.545.9633 or www.theatlantalink.com

Taxis and shuttles to the airport can be coordinated from The Carter Center at the end of the second day’s conference sessions on May 20. A conference shuttle will also provide transportation back to the Hilton Atlanta at the close of the second day’s sessions. Please indicate on your Registration Form if you would like assistance coordinating transportation to the airport at the end of the conference.