[OSGeo-Discuss] Where do YOU want to go for FOSS4G NA 2016

[Andrew Ross]

Hey Daniel,

(x-posted to OSGeo & LocationTech discussion lists)

Great question & thanks for raising it.

The costs are about the same, same dates, and both are downtown 
locations in the midst of many points of interest nearby. Both with 
strong engaged communities in the region. The key differences are:

  * One is a conference hotel we'd take over completely (Philly) & one
    is a convention center (Raleigh).
  * Philadelphia the city & Raleigh the city
  * Proximity to other nearby major cities
  * Philly has nearby hostels for those interested. Raleigh had the
    University residence but it's  bit of a hike.
  * Transportation links from other places in North America are a factor.
  * Some have noted they feel past events hosted in the city should
    positively/negatively affect whether it should be selected.

Kind regards,

Andrew

On 14/07/15 07:19, Daniel Morissette wrote:
> Hi Andrew,
>
> For the vote to be really meaningful and it would help if someone 
> could write a few words about the pros and cons of each option, 
> including venue type, accommodation costs (price range), 
> transportation options, potential dates and whatever makes each option 
> outstanding.
>
> Short of that, someone like me who is not familiar with both cities 
> will either end up having to do a good amount of research, or resort 
> to flipping a coin.
>
> My 0.02$
>
> Daniel
>
> On 2015-07-13 3:18 PM, Andrew Ross wrote:
>> Dear Everyone,
>>
>> You may recall we recently designed and implemented a new governance
>> model for FOSS4G NA
>> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WlgmJgtl0LaV0EO0NtDDSnloTgsIvxu9KwddPDwX1WU/edit>. 
>>
>> Thank you once again to the large team of people who participated in 
>> that.
>>
>> Over the past weeks, we bootstrapped the model for FOSS4G NA 2016. We
>> have created a RFP for venues to host the conference and received a
>> great response. With much effort we were able to find two especially
>> great options for the conference. They are the DoubleTree in downtown
>> *Philadelphia*, and the convention center in downtown *Raleigh*.
>>
>> We'd like to ask you where you'd like to go. Please take a moment to
>> complete this short survey here:
>> http://bitly.com/F4GNA2016
>>
>> Thank you!
>>
>> Andrew
>>

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