This poll asked about ADUs – Accessory Dwelling Units. As we explained in the survey, we described ADUs as “independent housing units that occupy a lot that is otherwise zoned for a single-family home.” ADUs may be converted from existing structures such as a garage, basement, or carriage house, or they may be new construction.” … Continue reading “Results of ADU PresPoll”
PRESERVATION POLICY Looking again at the Pilsen neighborhood in Chicago, preservationists Elizabeth Blasius and Zach Mortice reflect on how a failed plan to landmark the neighborhood might serve as an important lesson for the field in an op-ed titled, “How a Plan to Save Buildings Fell Apart.” “Voices from within the working-class Latinx community made … Continue reading “Weekend News Roundup – April 9, 2021”
As we’ve been saying all month, the benefits of deconstruction reach far and wide. In particular, we love how deconstruction initiatives and ordinances spur creative and socially-minded business and nonprofit models that benefit preservation, local economies, workforce training, and the environment. The following three stories about the Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse just outside of Chicago, IL; … Continue reading “Deconstruction & Social Enterprise”
Twice a month, we publish a roundup of preservation and city-building news and stories for your weekend reading. It’s a collection of articles that our PlaceEconomics colleagues read this month, all in one place for your convenience. If you would like to receive the weekend news roundup in your inbox, sign up here! PRESERVATION POLICY … Continue reading “Weekend News Roundup – March 26, 2021”
Over here at PlaceEconomics, we are big fans of deconstruction. It’s encouraging to see more and more cities using it to improve safety, create jobs, and encourage materials reuse. We are excited to share some of the larger takeaways from our latest report for the City of San Antonio, which assesses how a deconstruction ordinance … Continue reading “Let’s Talk About: Deconstruction”
March 2021 This month’s poll asked about deconstruction. Fundamentally, preservationists are in the business of saving historic structures, not tearing them down. But pragmatic preservationists acknowledge that sometimes historic buildings won’t survive. Rather than accepting that demolition debris go straight to the landfill, preservationists who responded to this survey see deconstruction as a potentially valuable … Continue reading “Results of PresPoll #8: Deconstruction”
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