Conservation Conversations: Marty Hylton

Conservation Conversations

Marty Hylton, President, Architecture Sarasota

Manufactured Housing of Sarasota, Florida

Thursday, March 26, 2026

6:00 - 7:30pm

The Pavilion, 265 S Orange Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236

ABOUT THE SERIES

Confronting the evolving challenges of advocating and stewarding cultural heritage resources in the 21st century. Proposing multifaceted approaches to ensure the survival of historic resources for future generations.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Morris “Marty” Hylton III brings nearly 30 years of experience in documenting, conserving, and advocating for cultural heritage. Trained as both an architect and historic preservationist, he collaborates closely with communities to develop strategies for preserving and managing cultural resources. His work focuses on the unique challenges of 20th-century heritage—especially post–World War II sites—and on the resilience of historic places affected by natural disasters and climate change, particularly in coastal regions. From 2002 to 2007, Marty was Strategic Initiatives Manager at the World Monuments Fund, overseeing recovery efforts along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, and helping launch the Modernism at Risk program. For 14 years, he directed Historic Preservation at the University of Florida, where he founded the Envision Heritage program, integrating digital technologies into preservation practice. Most recently, he served as the National Park Service’s first Historic Architect for Climate Change, helping to establish the Climate, Science, and Disaster Response Program within its Cultural Resources Directorate.