An Oct. 8 conference, “A Sense of Place: Preserving Philadelphia Neighborhoods,” will be held on the Temple University campus. Coordinated by the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, the second annual gathering will bring together groups from throughout the city that are trying to revitalize their communities. A Sense of Place will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p. m. in the Temple University Student Facility Center, 3340 N. Broad St. (at Ontario). For more information and a schedule, go to www.preservationalliance.com. Andy