OFFICIAL VENUE ANNOUNCED! PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER
The Women in Green Forum issued a Request for Proposals for Convention Centers and hotel convention venues to serve as the host of the 2010 Women in Green Forum. The goal was to find a partner – one which shares the vision for a green conference and is willing to go above and beyond to show the attendees, speakers and sponsors a commitment to environmental stewardship.
We are proud to announce the selection of the Pasadena Convention Center. The facility recently went through a $150 million expansion and it is anticipated the facility will receive the highly coveted LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certification from the United States Green Building Council.
The Women In Green Forum is implementing various practices to reduce the overall environmental impact of the event. The planning committee selected the Pasadena Convention Center realizing that site selection is a key step toward planning a green meeting. The following practices are in place at the venue:
High-efficiency lighting and equipment, including LED technology.
Automated building control systems to increase energy efficiency.
Aggressive convention and operational recycling program. Composting program is currently in development.
Drought-resistant landscaping.
The expansion project was designed to perform 32 percent better than California’s
energy efficiency standards.
Water-conserving restroom fixtures reduce water consumption 37 percent.
Green seal certified cleaning products/supplies are used throughout the building.
The official hotel of the Women In Green Forum is attached to the Convention Center and all activities are within walking distance.
Please see Forum Greening Practices for a complete list of additional sustainability measures that were put in place by the producers.
DIRECTIONS:
300 E. Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
Web Site: http://www.pasadenacenter.com/
DRIVING:
Parking at the Convention Center is $9 per day.
From the 210 westbound
Take the 210 freeway west to the Fair Oaks/Marengo exit. Turn left on Marengo and proceed 4 blocks to Green Street. Turn left onto Green Street, the Pasadena Convention Center is located on the right hand side at 300 E. Green.
From the 210 southbound
Take the 210 freeway south to the Colorado Blvd exit on to St John Ave. Continue south on St John past Colorado Blvd and turn left onto Green Street. Travel five blocks east on Green Street. The Pasadena Convention Center is located on the right hand side at 300 E. Green.
From the 134 eastbound
Take the 134 east to the 210 east and exit at Fair Oaks/Marengo. Turn right on Marengo and proceed 4 blocks to Green Street. Turn left onto Green Street. The Pasadena Convention Center is located on the right hand side at 300 E. Green.
From the 110 northbound
Take the 110 freeway north to the end of the freeway. Proceed north on Arroyo Parkway. Turn right onto Green Street. The Pasadena Convention Center is located two blocks down on the right hand side at 300 E. Green.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
METRO GOLD LINE LIGHT RAIL
213-626-4455, www.mta.net
Travels from Union Station in downtown Los Angeles to Pasadena and six points in between. Connects to other lines at Union Station.
FOOTHILL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
626-967-3147, www.foothilltransit.org
Bus service throughout San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY
213-626-4455, www.mta.net
Bus service throughout Los Angeles County.
UNION STATION FLYAWAY
866-435-9529, www.lawa.org/flyaway
Nonstop bus service to and from Los Angeles International Airport via Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. From Union Station, passengers can ride the Gold Line light rail to Pasadena.
PRIME TIME SHUTTLE
310-536-7922, 800-733-8267
www.primetimeshuttle.com
SUPERSHUTTLE
626-443-6600, 800-258-3826
www.supershutttle.com
