The new year is upon us, and with it, a new slate of conferences and workshops dealing with historic preservation, downtown and neighborhood revitalization, and heritage tourism. Here is a listing of such events coming up between now and June, both in Ohio and across the country; click on each for more information:

“Pop Up City” – February 27 – Cleveland – A workshop on “…temporary uses for vacant buildings and sites” as a way to “…stabilize transitional areas, promote economic development, and enhance the quality of life in urban neighborhoods.”

"The Greenest Building is already Built!: Sustainability and Historic Preservation" – March 11 – Cleveland – Sponsored by Cleveland Restoration Society, the Oberlin Heritage Society, and others.

Traditional Building Conference – March 12 – 15 – Boston – “The largest national event for professionals and enthusiasts who restore, renovate and preserve historic buildings or build new ones in a traditional style.”

“How to Research the History of Your Old House” – March 15 – Cincinnati – Presented by the Cincinnati Preservation Association.

National Main Streets Conference – March 30 to April 2 – Philadelphia – This year’s theme for the annual national get-together for the National Trust’s Main Street Program is “Entrepreneurship and Diversity.”

American Association of Museums Annual Conference – April 27 to May 1 – Denver – This Conference has one of the best-looking preliminary programs you will ever see… and a very creative set of workshops and educational sessions.

Urban Forum 2008: Neighborhood Economic Development and Commercial Revitalization Conference – April 28 – 30 – Indianapolis

Heritage Ohio Annual Conference and Awards – May 6 – 8 – Bowling Green – The annual conference of the Ohio Main Street Program.

City Hop – June 14 – Columbus – Columbus Landmark Foundation’s annual showcase of urban, renovated lifestyle opportunities.