 It was founded by two New Yorkers in 1836. It's the most diverse city in the country. It's the largest port for foreign tonnage in the U.S. and home to the largest medical center in the world. It's building the biggest hike and bike trail system in the nation. It's home to an extraordinary music heritage and a performing and visual art scene that rivals most any other. It's as friendly as can be. Oh, and it's undeniably one of the top food cities in America. It's Houston and we invite you to join us there on November 15th through 18th for Past Forward, the premier educational and networking event for people passionate about saving places. This year's conference will focus on how preservation can play a greater role in securing healthier, more sustainable cities, while celebrating the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act. It's all about places, innovation and people, and Houston. With 22 locally designated historic districts, Houston has a powerful preservation story to tell. In the absence of many of the traditional laws and regulations used to preserve place, Houston has piloted new approaches, new tools, and built community consensus to save buildings and neighborhoods. Revitalized areas include Market Square, part of the original town site that is now a hotbed of bar and restaurant fun, and Houston Heights, a highly sought after neighborhood that began life as a planned community in 1890. Past Forward attendees will explore soaring skyscrapers, the Astrodome, courthouses, NASA's Mission Control Center, Bayou Bikeways, and Historic Galveston, all kicking off with a party in Sam Houston Park. From Victorian to mid-century, it all adds up to a city you'll love. Join attendees from around the country in Houston and be part of Past Forward. Register today at pastforwardconference.org.