MHP Students attend National Trust Conference in Houston
Many MHP students spent the week before Thanksgiving break in Houston at the National
Trust for Historic Preservation’s Past Forward Conference. The conference, as the
name implies, was not only focused on the preservation of the past but also on the
future of preservation. Many talks revolved around the question of “What does the
next 50 years of Preservation look like?” Some of the takeaways for the students were
issues of inclusion and diversity in preservation and also a move towards looking
at more than just buildings to focus on intangible aspects of culture, landscapes,
and neighborhoods as well. Students were excited to see how different regions in the
US were addressing preservation. Overall, students enjoyed this opportunity to learn,
network, and enjoy all that Houston has to offer.