Logistics

Greetings, & Welcome to The University of Michigan!

We look forward to your participation in the
NRAO-LBO Community Day Event
Wednesday, March 29th, 2017
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Venue: This one-day workshop will be held in the Great Lakes Central room at Palmer Commons, which is about 11 minutes walking distance from the Astronomy Department at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The full address is:

Meeting Room: Great Lakes Central

Palmer Commons 
3001 Palmer Commons 
100 Washtenaw Avenue 
Ann Arbor MI 48109-2218 
Phone 734.615.9259 / Fax 734.764.5267

Parking:

Visitor Parking Palmer Drive Structure

From Washtenaw Avenue, turn on Palmer Drive, proceed approximately 100 yards to the 2nd parking entrance on your left that is marked "Visitor Parking".

  • Pull a ticket, (which is .70 per half-hour) and park on levels LL (lower level) and P1 (level 1).
  • Upon exiting your vehicle, look for large metal Maize and Blue signs that read "East Elevators."
  • Proceed towards the East Elevators (there are 3 sets of elevators in the structure: East, North and South) and follow the signs that list Palmer Commons .
  • In the elevator, push the PL Level (Plaza Level) and exit onto the outdoor plaza near the Life Science Institute entrance. Continue across the outdoor plaza to Palmer Commons; Glass House Cafe sign is visible in the vestibule window.

Faculty/Staff/Permit Parking Palmer Drive Structure

From Washtenaw Avenue, turn on Palmer Drive, use 1st parking structure entrance on your left.

  • This entrance is designated for Blue/Gold/Permit Parking, primarily Faculty and Staff. It accommodates Blue, Gold and other permit parking pass holders. Access to this entrance is controlled by gates. An electronic AVI device or swipe card is required to use these areas.
  • Upon exiting your vehicle, look for large metal Maize and Blue signs that read "East Elevators."
  • Proceed towards the East Elevators (there are 3 sets of elevators in the structure: East, North and South) and follow the signs that list Palmer Commons .
  • In the elevator, push the PL Level (Plaza Level) and exit onto the outdoor plaza near the Life Science Institute entrance. Continue across the outdoor plaza to Palmer Commons; Glass House Cafe sign is visible in the vestibule window.

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