The Economics of Geography: Cities, Growth, and Economic Development
General Information
Registration Deadline
Conference registration is now closed.
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is located at the corner of Superior Avenue and East 6th Street in downtown Cleveland. Please use the Superior Avenue entrance. This entrance is handicapped accessible.
Security
Upon entering the building, all visitors must register with the Protection officer on duty. Please bring a photo ID for security purposes. A security check is required for all personal belongings.
Luggage may be left at the Superior Avenue building entrance. The officer on duty will assist in securing your luggage.
Transportation
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is approximately 10 miles southwest of downtown Cleveland.
Driving time from the airport to the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland takes approximately 25 minutes on I-71.
Taxi service is available at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport outside the baggage claim area (lower level). Fare is approximately $30.
Yellow Cab 216.623.1500
Americab 216.881.1111
Ace Taxi 216.261.4700
Airport Limousine 216.267.8282
[after 5 p.m. 216.352.3795]
Public train — Rapid Transit (RTA) — runs from the airport to downtown Cleveland, Terminal Tower every 15-20 minutes. Exact fare is $1.75 and travel time is 35 minutes during rush hours.
Hotel
The Renaissance Cleveland Hotel reservation deadline is Wednesday, March 12.
The Renaissance Cleveland Hotel is located 4 blocks from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland at: 24 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 41113. Telephone: 216.696.5600.
Hotel fact sheet: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/fact-sheet/travel/clebr-renaissance-cleveland-hotel/
Departure
Taxi service will be available from the Bank’s Superior Avenue entrance to the airport if you notified us when you registered. Call Paula Warren at 216.579.3111 if your departure time changes.
Cafeteria
The Bank's 10th floor cafeteria is open from 6:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Smoking Policy
Smoke-free building.
ATM
An ATM is located in the employee lounge, 10th floor (a transaction fee may apply).
Messages and Faxes
Paula Warren, Research Department Tel: 216.579.3111 Fax: 216.579.3050
pwarren@clev.frb.org
Driving Directions
From the airport: Take I-71 north and exit at East 9th Street. Travel north on East 9th Street and turn left onto Rockwell Avenue. The Ampco Rockwell parking garage is located off East 9th Street on Rockwell Avenue (north side of the street). Surface lot parking is available directly adjacent to the garage.
From the south: Take I-77 or I-71 north and exit at East 9th Street. Travel north on East 9th Street and turn left onto Rockwell Avenue. The Ampco Rockwell parking garage is located off East 9th Street on Rockwell Avenue (north side of the street). Surface lot parking is available directly adjacent to the garage.
From the west: Take I-90 east and exit at East 9th Street. Travel north on East 9th Street and turn left onto Rockwell Avenue. The Ampco Rockwell parking garage is located off East 9th Street on Rockwell Avenue (north side of the street). Surface lot parking is available directly adjacent to the garage.
From the east: Take I-90/Route 2 west and exit at East 9th Street. Turn left at the top of the exit ramp onto East 9th. Turn right onto Rockwell Avenue. The Ampco Rockwell parking garage is located off East 9th Street on Rockwell Avenue (north side of the street). Surface lot parking is available directly adjacent to the garage.
