Debbie Tackett is the chief historic preservation and architecture officer for the City of Miami Beach. During her time with the City, where she was previously the preservation and design manager and a senior planner, she has been responsible for overseeing the survey, research, and historic designation of six local historic districts, three National Register historic districts, and numerous historic sites and single-family homes. She has also guided new development projects within all 14 of the City’s historic districts while preserving their historic character. Tackett has over 19 years’ experience in the private and public sector. She holds a Master of Science in historic preservation from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Miami.
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As sea levels rise in Miami, so do concerns that much of the city’s historic districts will themselves soon be history. Today, the urgency of the challenge is inspiring a raft...