Who is attending the 2010 conference in Austin, Texas this year? Straight from the National Trust, the theme is:
Next American City, Next American Landscape — looks to the future of preservation. Attendees will explore how preservation supports and revitalizes vibrant cities, maintains and restores our traditional landscapes, and leads the charge on true sustainability.
On one level we’ll focus on the conventional and controversial issues that arise in urban or rural settings across the United States; on another, we’ll examine all types of landscapes, be they cultural, intellectual, sustainable, tangible, or intangible. Our goal: to encourage conversation and interaction while spotlighting 21st century preservation imperatives.
The theme and the program sounds a lot like my favorite class, History on the Land. Texas will be so much fun, but unfortunately I will not be able to attend. So, readers, if you are attending, please take lots of pictures and share! And, wow, the conference even has a recommended reading list. Planning on attending virtually? Participate through the blog, Facebook, twitter, live sessions, readings, or even you tub.
Enjoy Texas, preservationists!
Preservation in Pink 
Wish I could attend. I would love to learn about how the practices in the U.S. But Texas is a bit far. I will be looking forward to next year’s conference in Buffalo, just over the boarder and lots closer to home!