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> I'd just like to briefly report back on the inquiries Nancy and I have
> been making into East coast venues for DjangoCon 2011. This is not a
> final answer, simply reassurance that things have actually been
> happening.
>
> Sadly, New York is out for 2011. Those (very few) venues whose costs are
> low enough are already booked up. Those with space are *much* too
> expensive. If we want to look at a New York DjangoCon US we should
> probably plan at least two years ahead, and still expect it to be quite
> a lot more expensive than Portland (even without factoring in the higher
> cost of eating out and so on in New York).
>
> Chicago is also quite a lot more expensive than Portland for 2011, so we
> have had to rule that out too. Again, a longer planning time frame
> *might* help.
>
> We did receive responses from a couple of hotels close to Dulles airport
> where the costs might be acceptable and they do have space for next
> year. Sadly both facilities (and particularly the one whose costs are
> closest to the Doubletree in Portland) are quite isolated (i.e. anything
> else is a cab ride away). This doesn't seem like it would fit with a
> group that enjoys visiting local bars and restaurants.
>
> We are currently waiting for replies from one or two more hotels more
> "in the thick of things" in the DC area. This would probably mean a bit
> more difficulty getting to the venue from the airports, but it would
> mean that Djangonauts who want to venture out from the hotel would find
> more facilities close by.
>
> I will let you know more when I hear more. In the meantime, I am
> wondering whether it might be more practical to have a third year at the
> Doubletree in Portland, and adopt a longer time frame for 2012 planning
> for an East coast conference. Feedback on that question would be welcome.
>
> regards
> Steve
>
> PS: When is @alex_gaynor's birthday?
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