Cara Bertron works to shape more equitable cities through community and cultural preservation. She currently manages outreach and engagement around Austin’s new Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Previous work includes the development of a displacement prevention navigator program, facilitation of the Action Agenda for Historic Preservation in Legacy Cities, and community-focused planning in Seattle’s Chinatown International District. Cara serves as a National Trust Adviser and is a member of the Next City Vanguard. Her favorite public places are Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, Oslo’s central library, and Barton Springs at night.