Miami Design Preservation League
Non-profit OrganizationsFlorida, United States11-50 Employees
The Miami Design Preservation League is a non-profit organization based in Miami Beach, Florida, focused on preserving, protecting, and promoting the cultural, social, economic, environmental and architectural integrity of the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District and other preservation-minded areas in the city. Founded in 1976 by Barbara Capitman, it is recognized as the oldest Art Deco society in the world. The organization operates with a relatively small staff. MDPL has collaborated with external partners, including hosting the Department of Records (DoR) at its Art Deco Museum as part of a 2023 partnership. In 2025, the executive director Daniel Ciraldo stepped down after leading the organization for about eight years.