Preserving the Cultural Legacy of Our Built Environment

In this episode of ON CITIES, host Carie Penabad speaks with esteemed architect, preservationist and educator, Jorge Hernandez. With nearly forty years of experience in the field, Hernandez discusses the integral role of architectural preservation in shaping and revitalizing urban environments. He shares insights on ways to balance development with the need to respect the cultural and historical significance of our built heritage while highlighting the challenges faced by preservationists in navigating the delicate balance between progress and heritage. Tune in Friday, June 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM EST, 8:00 PST on the Voice America Variety Channel https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/4119/on-cities; and find all previous episodes on Spotify, Apple iTunes or your favorite podcast platform.

Jorge L. Hernandez is a professor and practitioner of Architecture. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Miami and his Master of Architecture from the University of Virginia. He joined the faculty of the University of Virginia in 1985 and since 1987 has been a professor of Architecture at the University of Miami. Jorge has lectured in Europe and the United States, taught for the Prince of Wales School of Architecture, and has participated in numerous international symposia and conferences. His work has been published in the United States, South America, and Europe in numerous books and journals. He collaborated with renowned art-historian Vincent Scully on a book entitled Between Two Towers: The Drawings of the School of Miami; and in 2002 Klickowski Publishers issued a monograph entitled Casas/Houses: Jorge L. Hernandez. Since his return to Miami, Jorge has served on numerous local, state boards, and agencies. He was the Chair for the State of Florida Historic Preservation Advisory Council, Vice-chair of the Florida Historical Commission and was a Trustee of the Florida Trust. At the national level, Jorge served on the Board of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and has championed the designation and preservation of civil rights, women's rights and Hispanic monuments and sites throughout Florida. He is married to Alina Palacios-Hernandez and has three children: Alexander, Carolina and Christopher.