Conference Venue

Harvard University
Weatherhead Center for International Affairs
1737 Cambridge Street
Room K262
Cambridge, MA 02138

Designed by Pei Cobb Freed and completed in 2005, the Center for Government and International Studies (CGIS) is affiliated with Harvard's Department of Government and various centers devoted to international and regional studies. The structure includes two new mirror-image buildings on either side of Cambridge Street distinguished by rounded contours and a distinctive terracotta facade. The December 4, 2010 PIEP Conference will take place in the building on the north side of the street, known as the Knafel Building. Its spacious, light-filled design, and state-of-the-art facilities make the structure an ideal "agora" for a lively and constructive exchange among the conference participants.

Directions to CGIS

Mapquest directions are available on the main WCFIA directions page

Public Transit

The following MBTA routes serve Harvard Square. The Center for Government and International Studies is located on Cambridge Street, between Prescott and Felton Streets.

• Red Line subway
• Bus Route #1 (Massachusetts Ave)
• Bus Route #66 (Brighton, Allston, Brookline)
• Bus Route #71 (Watertown)
• Bus Route #72 (Huron Ave via Concord Ave)
• Bus Route #73 (Waverly Square)
• Bus Route #74/75 (Belmont Center)
• Bus Route #77 (Arlington Heights)
• Bus Route #78 (Arlmont Village)
• Bus Route #86 (Cleveland Circle)
• Bus Route #96 (Medford via Davis Square)
• Bus Route #69 (Lechmere via Cambridge St. - stops at CGIS)

In addition, Harvard's M2 shuttle offers service between Harvard Yard and the Longwood medical area. Service is free to holders of Harvard student and staff ID cards. Others may purchase tickets. See the M2 shuttle home page for details.

By Car

We strongly recommend that you avoid traveling by car if possible. Before planning to drive a car to Harvard Square, you should think about where you are going to park. If you do not have pre-arranged parking or you do not have time to search for a parking place, you should strongly consider arriving by subway or taxi.

It is possible to purchase a one-day visitor's pass to park in the Broadway Garage for $9.00. The Broadway Garage is located on Felton Street, at the corner of Broadway.

From I-90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) East

1. Take the Cambridge/Allston exit (#18). Keep right after the toll plaza.
2. Go straight over the River Street Bridge.
3. Immediately make a left turn onto Memorial Drive.
4. At the third light, turn right onto JFK Street.
5. JFK Street becomes Massachusetts Avenue/Route 2A West.
6. Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street.

From Massachusetts Avenue or Route 2A West

1. Cross Harvard Bridge and follow Massachusetts Avenue (Route 2A West) for 1.5 miles.
2. Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street.

From Route 2 East

1. Follow signs for Route 2 East as you approach Cambridge and bear right onto the Alewife Brook Parkway. Pass the Alewife MBTA Station on the right.
2. Continue over the bridge, pass the Fresh Pond Mall on the left.
3. Follow signs for Route 2 East to Boston.
4. Watch for and take a left turn onto Memorial Drive (Route 2 East).
5. Stay on Memorial Drive to the Anderson Bridge.
6. Turn left onto JFK Street.
7. JFK Street becomes Massachusetts Avenue / Route 2A West.
8. Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street.