2019 CGA Conference: The Geography of Redistricting

[Krago]

I found this conference on the Web last night.

https://gis.harvard.edu/event/2019-cga-conference-redistricting

(a) Is anyone planning to go?

(b) Is this just a Harvard undergrad thing, or is it the kind of conference that will draw people 'in the biz' from around the country?

(c) If it's just an undergrad thing, are there any conferences that do draw people interested in redistricting from around the U.S./world?

[Krago]

I successfully signed up for the conference.  See you both there.

In general, is there an annual conference or gathering in the US for people interested in political geography and redistricting?  An Atlas Forum Forum, as it were?

[Krago]

A friend and I will be making the trek from Toronto (or Buffalo, if it’s cheaper) to Harvard for the conference. But the price of hotel rooms in Boston (C$400+) has thrown us for a loop.

Can any Atlasians recommend decent accommodations in the Cambridge/Red Line area?  We would just need it for one night, Thursday, May 2.  Please PM me if you have any leads. Rob and I are past the age for couch-surfing, so we would need two beds.

Many thanks.

[Krago]

Are there any Atlassians attending the CGA Redistricting Conference next week?

Please PM me, and we can go for a beer.