ABSTRACT
The conclusion summarises the key themes and issues of the book. It explores the career of trailblazing Sydney heritage planner Helen Proudfoot (1930–2011). In addition to preparing Sydney’s 1960s heritage studies, Proudfoot was involved in many of the key events examined in previous chapters. In the 1990s, she advocated for traditional models of practice and critiqued the values-based model, which had become widely adopted. Reflecting on conservation in twentieth-century Australia, the chapter then considers future directions for the field. Both longstanding and emerging issues in conservation are addressed. The chapter argues that these issues can only be overcome by self-reflexive and socially engaged modes of practice.
