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 Friday, November 9, 2007 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. The Driskill Hotel 604 Brazos $65 per guest SOLD OUT The Heritage Society was delighted to present Donovan Rypkema of PlaceEconomics in Washington, DC as the featured speaker of this annual event held to honor individuals and organizations whose extraordinary foresight and consistent commitment to preservation have had a lasting impact on Austin’s heritage. Read Text of Rypkema's Speech Mr. Rypkema is one of the most requested preservation speakers in the nation for his engaging and insightful presentation on the economic and environmental benefits of preservation. His lighthearted approach tempers a passionate belief in the value of preservation with a realistic assessment of its value. From "most expensive rehabilitation mistakes" to the "characteristics of successful business districts," Mr. Rypkema applies metrics and statistics to reveal surprising facts about the economics of preservation, including how preservation can be a critical component of Austin’s acclaimed climate protection initiatives. Read more about Donovan Rypkema To express appreciation to those preservationists who have contributed actively to Austin’s heritage, the Heritage Society of Austin presents its annual preservation Awards Celebration. Both individuals and organizations are honored for their specific projects or talents in preservation. All awards are chosen by the Historic Preservation Committee on the Board of Directors of the Heritage Society of Austin |
The Heritage Society of Austin expresses its sincere thanks to the sponsors of the 47th annual Preservation Awards Celebration
Click here for information on becoming a sponsor. EVENT SPONSOR Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau LG Urban Partners, Inc. Terry McDaniel & Company Investment Counsel
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