ABOUT MDPL

Preservation Issues

The office of the U.S. Secretary of the Interior has developed guidelines and standards for the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and reconstruction of historic properties. These standards and guidelines provide guidance for anyone involved in a historic property, and are mandatory for properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. See the link on the left to view the complete resources available.

The Future of Hialeah Racetrack?
Read Ana Menendez's update, which appeared in the Wednesday 30 January 2008 edition of The Miami Herald.

Art Versus Consumption in Athens: The Battle to Save 17, Dionysiou Areopagitou Street
When a joint committee of the Ministry of Culture voted by a majority of one to de-list an important and unique example of the Art Deco style in Athens, a group of academics, professionals, journalists, residents and bloggers took up arms.

Historic Preservation Board
The Historic Preservation Board holds its regular meetings on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning at 9:00 am, in the third floor commission chambers of City Hall.View the meeting schedule, agendas, and other resources for historic properties.

Make a Difference in New Orleans
Looking for an opportunity to make a difference in 2008?  Consider spending a week in New Orleans, volunteering to help bring more families home as recovery efforts there continue.