Venue & Location
EduCHI 2024 will be hosted by Pratt Institute’s School of Information at the Pratt Manhattan Center at 144 West 14th Street, located on the border of two historic New York City neighborhoods: Chelsea and Greenwich Village.
We have created a custom map showing the conference location, local hotels, and nearby attractions (restaurants, coffee shops, landmarks, etc.).
Accessibility
Pratt is committed to providing equal and effective access for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities, including chronic illness, in a fair and equitable manner. Requests for accommodations should be made during conference registration, to allow sufficient time to make any necessary modifications to ensure that activities are readily accessible. Additional information is available about access to Pratt programs and activities.
For getting to campus, all NYC buses are wheelchair accessible. For more information, please visit the Metropolitan Transit Authority website.
Transportation
Information on airports, regional trains, and local subway, bus, and bike share information is below. Additional information on getting to NYC is available from the city’s official guide. Pratt’s website also has detailed directions on getting to the Manhattan campus.
Airports
New York City is accessible by three international airports:
- John F. Kennedy (JFK), which is approximately one hour from campus by subway;
- LaGuardia (LGA), which is approximately 30-40 minutes by car/taxi; and
- Newark Liberty (EWR), which is connected by regional trains to New York Penn Station and by buses to Port Authority, both of which connect to various subway lines and buses.
A complete list of transportation options to/from each airport is available from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Trains
Regional trains are available at Grand Central Station and Penn Station. Both connect with various subway lines and buses.
Subway & Bus
Pratt Manhattan Center is located between Sixth and Seventh Avenues on the south side of the block, closest to Seventh Avenue. The nearest subway stop is 14th Street/Seventh Avenue on the 1/2/3 line. Subway riders may also take the A/C/E train to 14th Street/Eighth Avenue or the F or V train to 14th Street/Sixth Avenue. The M20 bus runs to 14th Street/Eighth Avenue, and the M6 runs to 14th Street/Sixth Avenue.
A crosstown bus or the L train can be taken to travel along 14th Street in either direction.
MetroCards may be purchased at subway stations, and OMNY contactless fare payment is also available. To plan your trip, visit the Metropolitan Transit Authority website.
In addition, the PATH train can be taken from Jersey City or Hoboken to 14th Street/Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. For more details, visit the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey website.
Bike Share
NYC’s public bike-sharing system has stations near the Pratt campus and throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan. For more information, visit the Citi Bike website.
Parking
Parking is limited near the conference venue. Public transportation is strongly encouraged.
Hotel & Accomodations
There is no official conference hotel, but there are several hotel options within close walking distance or a short subway/bus ride to the conference venue.
| Hotel Name | Estimated Cost | Distance from Conference Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Place New York / Chelsea | $349 per night | 0.7 miles (15 mins walking, 10 mins by metro) |
| Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea | $320 per night | 0.7 miles (15 mins walking, 10 mins by metro) |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New York City – Chelsea | $330 per night | 0.9 miles (20 mins walking, 15 mins by metro) |
| Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan Chelsea | $389 per night | 0.6 miles (15 mins walking, 10 mins by metro) |
| The Draper New York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | $328 per night | 1.4 miles (30 mins walking, 15 mins by subway) |
| The Gregorian Hotel | $320 per night | 1.2 miles (30 mins walking, 15 mins by subway) |
| Emerson Place @ Pratt Brooklyn * | Single: $55 per night + $70 linen one-time fee Double: $45 per night + $70 linen one-time fee | 4.8 miles (35 mins by subway) |
* The conference organizers are pleased to offer an affordable housing option at Emerson Place, Pratt’s newest residence hall on the corner of Emerson Place and Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn (two blocks from Pratt’s Brooklyn campus). Requests to stay at Emerson Place must be placed by May 22, 2024.
Weather
In June, NYC has long days and pleasant weather. During the day, on average, it reaches 79°F (26°C), and it drops to 64°F (18°C) on average at night.
The content on this page has been adapted from the HASTAC 2023 conference website.