Miami-Dade's Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) is in the spotlight after winning two awards for their Heritage at Risk Survey project. Launched in 2021 to celebrate the County's Historic Preservation Ordinance, this initiative focuses on protecting post-war architecture from 1941 to 1981, according to a Miami-Dade County press release.
The first award, the Docomomo Modernism in America Award of Excellence in the Inventory/Survey category, recognizes the OHP's progress in documenting and preserving modernist structures and landscapes. This award honors efforts to maintain and promote the aesthetic and cultural value of modern places. In response to this achievement, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said, "By integrating community concerns, this innovative approach sets a new standard for preserving modern architecture and the resilience of our heritage. It serves as a cornerstone for critical thinking in long-term planning and historic preservation, ensuring our efforts align with the needs of future generations. I’m incredibly proud of the Office of Historic Preservation for leading the way in safeguarding our shared history," in the same release.
As mentioned in the Miami-Dade County release, the OHP also received the APA Florida Award of Excellence from the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association. This award highlights outstanding planning projects that excel in documenting and establishing preservation practices. Sarah Cody, Chief of Historic Preservation, praised the project: "This effort offered communities a voice throughout different stages of the project, and we were able to assess and document the cultural and historical significance of local post-war architecture while uncovering more of the County’s rich heritage."
Find out more about OHP's project by checking out the Heritage at Risk Survey.
