Annual Conference - General information

Questions?
Please consult our website at www.preservation.ri.gov/conference, email Janet Balletto or call her at 401-732-1009.

Arriving by car
From the north: Take I-95 South to Exit 10B and merge onto RI-117 West/Centerville Road towards West Warwick. Centerville Rd will become Legris Ave.  After 2.6 miles, turn right onto Main St (RI-117). Take a left at the traffic light onto West Warwick Ave.  Immediately take a right onto Brookside Ave between a gas station and Joyal Liquors.  Take a right on Roberts St. The Church of St. John the Baptist is located on the corner of Roberts and Washington streets at 20 Washington St.

From the south: Take I-95 North to Exit 10, RI-117 toward Warwick/West Warwick.  Turn left on Centerville Rd. Continue directions from Centerville Rd above.

Parking
In addition to on-street parking, there are several parking lots open to conference attendees.  Look for a map with lot locations in the registration materials you receive in the mail. 

Handicapped parking
Please check the box on the registration form if you require a handicapped space. A limited number of spaces are available. We will contact you with directions.

Arriving by bus
RIPTA route 13 travels to Arctic. Please check www.ripta.com or call 401-781-9400 for more information.

Registration
Approximately one week after we receive your registration form, you will receive confirmation by email or mail. Approximately one week prior to the conference, you will receive a registration packet in the mail. It will contain: an acknowledgment with session/tour locations, your badge, and badge holder. These materials are your ticket; please bring them with you to the conference. The final conference programs will be distributed on Saturday, April 27.

Tours
All tours include a healthy amount of walking outdoors. Please sign up for a tour only if you are prepared to do some walking, and wear sensible shoes. The following tours have less (but still some) walking: A5, A7, and B7. 

Lunch
A boxed lunch and beverages will be provided.

CEUs and CM credits
AIA/RI members can earn 5.5 CEUs for attending the Conference. Pending final approval, RIAPA members may be eligible for 5.5 CM credits for attending designated sessions. Please check the AIA/RI or AICP box on the registration form.

College student volunteers
College students who agree to volunteer may register for the conference for free on a first-come, first-serve basis. Email Sarah Zurier, or call her at 401-222-4142.

Walk-ons
If you miss the April 17 registration deadline, you may register in person on the morning of the conference.