Venue
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Emergence 2007 will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Overlooking the Allegheny River, this modern architectural marvel is the first green convention center to receive the U. S. Green Building Council’s Gold LEED rating, and is the largest green building in the world.
The Convention Center is within walking distance of the many restaurants and theatres in the cultural district, and offers convenient access to the Warhol museum and PNC Park.
Ground Transportation
From the airport to downtown Pittsburgh (17 miles)
- Airport Flyer 28x (Public bus): $2.25
- Hotel Courtesy Shuttle: $17
- Taxi: $32
- Limousine: $33
- Car rental
Driving Directions
From Pittsburgh International Airport
PA -60 S to US-30 E becomes I-279 N through the Ft. Pitt Tunnels and across the Ft. Pitt Bridge. Take Exit 6C Ft. Duquesne Blvd. Follow sign to Convention/Strip District on 10th Street Bypass. Convention Center on right.
From East/PA Turnpike
I-76 W (PA Turnpike) to Exit 57 Pittsburgh. Take I-376 W to Exit 2B Blvd. of the Allies. Take I-579 N to Seventh Ave/Convention Center Exit. Take Seventh Ave. Turn right onto William Penn Way. William Penn Way becomes 10th St. Convention Center straight ahead.
From West/PA Turnpike
I-76 E (PA Turnpike) to Exit 28 Cranberry. Follow signs to I-79 S to I-279 S across Ft. Duquesne Bridge to Convention Center/The Strip District Exit. Convention Center on right.
From North
I-79 S to I-279 S across Ft. Duquesne Bridge to Convention Center/The Strip District Exit. Convention Center on right.
From South
I-79N to Exit 59A Pittsburgh to I-279N through Ft. Pitt Tunnel across Ft. Pitt Bridge. Take Exit 6C Ft. Duquesne Blvd. Follow sign to Convention/Strip District on 10th Street Bypass. Convention Center on right.
Parking
There are 17 parking garages within a 15 minute walk to the Convention Center (View map [PDF]). Daily rates range from $5 on weekends to $18 on weekdays. Some of the closest parking facilities:
Parking at the Convention Center
Operated by Alco: $10 prepay ($5 weekends)
Covered parking operated by the Pittsburgh Parking Authority
$10 4–24 hours ($5 weekends)
Off-street lots
- 10th Street & Penn Avenue
- 11th-16th Streets & Smallman Street in The Strip District
