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1 International Conference ARCHITECTURAL POLICIES 2.0 Rethinking built environment policy making in Europe Luxembourg, November 2015 Date and venue Conference ARCHITECTURAL POLICIES Rethinking built environment policy making in Europe will be held on 12 November 2015 at the Rotondes in Luxembourg-Bonnevoie and on 13 November 2015 at the Maison du Savoir in Esch-Belval. ADDRESS, VENUE ON DAY 1 : 4 P1 R Rotondes Place des Rotondes L-2448 Luxembourg-Bonnevoie P1 Parking Rocade Rue du Laboratoire L-1911 Luxembourg Open 24/24, 7/7 days 30 mins : 1.00 / 1 hour : 2.00 / 2 hours : hours : L P2 R P2 Parking Neipperg 43, rue du Fort Neipperg Luxembourg Open 24/24, 7/7 days 30 mins: 1.00 / 1 hour: 2.00 / 2 hours: hours: L LUCA Luxembourg Center for Architecture 1, rue de l Aciérie L-1112 Luxembourg 1 Hôtel Mercure Alfa : 16, place de la Gare L-1616 Luxembourg 2 Park Inn by Radisson : 45-47, avenue de la Gare L-1611 Luxembourg 3 Hôtel Empire : 34, place de la Gare L-1616 Luxembourg 4 Hôtel Parc Belle-vue : 5, avenue Marie-Thérèse L-2132 Luxembourg 5 Hôtel Bristol : 11, rue de Strasbourg L-2561 Luxembourg 1

2 ADDRESS, VENUE ON DAY 2 : P M I M Maison du Savoir 2, avenue de l Université L-4365 Esch-sur-Alzette P Parking Square Mile 1, avenue du Swing L-4360 Esch-sur-Alzette / Belval Open 24/24, 7/7 days 1 hour : 0.60 / 2 hours : hours : S Belval train station I Maison de l Innovation 5, avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette / Belval S The facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities, and assistance will be provided if needed. Registration and accreditation Online registration for the event will be open until 6 november For organisational reasons, participants are encouraged to register as soon as possible to make sure there is enough time for all the necessary travel arrangements to be made. Participants need to register at by using the delegation code 239.GUEST until the 6th November Please note that if this is the first time you register for a Luxembourg Presidency conference, you need to create a new account beforehand. After completion of the registration, badges will be issued at the conference venue. Participants will be able to collect their identification badges from the registration desk at the entrance of each venue on 12 or 13 November

3 Accomodation Rooms for participants have been pre-reserved at different hotels, most of them near the Central Station and the venue on day 1 (Rotondes). A list of pre-reserved hotels, with detailed information of prices, is available online on the following websites : / FYI: A shuttle bus will be provided to drive you from a meeting point in the central station area to the venue on conference day 2 (Maison du Savoir in Esch-Belval). Participants are advised to make hotel reservations during the registration process. The deadline for guaranteed hotel reservation is 12 October 2015 for most hotels. Please refer to the hotel information document for further details regarding hotel reservations. The bookings will have to be made through the hotel reservation form downloadable on the previously-mentioned websites. After this deadline, delegates will have to find alternative hotel rooms online or via their appointed travel agency. Please note that Luxembourg is a small country with limited accommodation possibilities, it is thus recommended that you book your room as soon as possible. Please note that delegations are responsible for all costs incurred by their delegates during their stay. Should you have any queries regarding accommodation, please do not hesitate to contact the Accent Aigu agency in charge of accommodation for this event : , [email protected]. Luxembourg Architecture Awards All participants are cordially invited to join the awards ceremony for the Prix Luxembourgeois d Architecture, that will take place on 12 November 2015 from 7.30 pm at the Rotondes. The awards ceremony will be followed by a formal walking dinner. The evening will also present itself as an ideal opportunity for networking and meeting with the local scene. Address : More information via : Rotondes Place des Rotondes L-2448 Luxembourg-Bonnevoie / Please do not hesitate to contact the LUCA Luxembourg Center for Architecture if you need any further information about this event : / [email protected]. 3

4 Travel and getting around By air Luxembourg Airport is located about 20 mins from the city center of Luxembourg and is easily accessible by bus or taxi. It offers routes to most European capitals and transfer hubs. Luxembourg Airport (Luxairport) L-2987 Luxembourg Inquiries : Luxair Luxembourg Airlines (Reservation, Sales and Ticketing) Call Centre : From the airport to the city Getting to the city centre from the airport takes +/- 20 mins by bus or taxi, depending on traffic affluence. Taxi services are available at the Luxembourg airport 24 hours a day and are located outside the arrivals area. The average fare from the airport to the city center is about 30-35, but the price may vary depending on the taxi company. Contact information for taxis : Webtaxi : Colux : Alotaxi : Public transports : Bus n 16 (EUROBUS) This bus stops directly outside the arrivals hall at Luxembourg Airport. Main stops : Central station, city center, Kirchberg, Airport. Schedule : Monday - Friday : 5.30 am to pm, every 10 minutes Saturday : 5.25 am to pm, every 20 minutes Sunday : 5.59 am to pm, every 30 minutes Bus n 29 Main stops : Schedule : P+R Lux Sud, Central station, Pulvermuhl, Airport, Cargo Center Monday to Friday : 5.17 am to pm, every 15 minutes Saturday : 5.17 am to pm, every 30 minutes A bus ticket machine is situated in front of the terminal, at the bus stop n 16. Rate for one short term ticket is 2 (cash only). A combined bus and train ticket costs 2 and is valid for 2 hours. A one day ticket costs 4 and is valid from 8.00 am the following day. Information on bus and train schedules can be requested here : Mobilitéitszentral : / Call Center : CFL (International Trains) : / Call Center :

5 Information and main points of sales are located at the Luxembourg Railway Station (Luxembourg-Gare). Tickets may also be purchased at automatic machines situated next to bus stops or through the mobile app mobiliteit.lu. By train The Central train station in Luxembourg city is about 5 mins walk from the venue on day 1 and about the same distance from the bus meeting point on day 2. Most hotels available through the reservation forms are situated in this area. Gare de Luxembourg / Central station Place de la Gare L-1616 Luxembourg Inquiries : (6 a.m. 9 :30 p.m.) A shuttle bus will drive you from the Central station to Esch-Belval and back on day 2. However, if needed, Train line N 60 connects the Central Station Luxembourg-Gare with the Railway Station Belval-Université, the nearest stop the the venue on day 2. The train leaves every 15 minutes from the central station in Luxembourg-city, and every 30 minutes in the evening. Conference venue facilities and services Wi-fi Wireless internet access is available throughout the conference venues. The login details and password will be displayed in the conference room. During the Luxembourg Presidency, Wi-fi access is free throughout the city (network : CITYLUXFREE ), as well as in Esch-Belval (network : CITYESCHFREE ). Interpretation Day 1 : The working language for the visits and workshops will be English. Day 2 : The official conference language is English, with occasional use of French or German. Simultaneous translation from all three languages will be available. Security Please note that, while inside the venues, a valid badge must be worn and be visible at all times. 5

6 About Luxembourg Weather : Language : Local Time : Currency : Luxembourg has a mild humid temperate climate with warm summers and no dry season. The month of November is characterized by falling temperatures, with daily highs decreasing from 10 C to 5 C over the course of the month. The likehood of snow falling is highest around January, however snowfall will be relatively likely from November to April. For the latest forecast, please visit : Luxembourgish, French and German are the official languages of Luxembourg. However, most of the population in Luxembourg is fluent in English. Luxembourg time is UTC+01:00 Central European Time Zone. Luxembourg s currency is the euro ( ). Other currencies can be exchanged for euros at most banks located in the city center. ATMs and credit cards : There are many automatic teller machines (ATMs) in the city and all major credit cards are accepted almost everywhere. Power supply : Smoking : The power supply in Luxembourg is 220V AC at 50 Hz. An adaptor for the European standard power outlet may be required. Smoking is prohibited in all indoor public places. Useful numbers Dial Code for Luxembourg : +352 Emergency : call 112 Police : call 113 Useful Information Useful information about Luxembourg-City can be found on the Luxembourg City Tourist office website : or by visiting the information desk in the City Centre : LCTO 30, place Guillaume II L-1648 Luxembourg. For information about all the other regions in Luxembourg, please visit : www. visitluxembourg.com Official Luxembourg Presidency website : 6

7 Contact information For general queries pertaining to organizational matters for this meeting, please contact : LUCA Luxembourg Center for Architecture 1, rue de l Aciérie L-1112 Luxembourg T : F : [email protected] 7