Historic Preservation with a Purpose: Rethos.org

Historic preservation isn't what it used to be. It's not just about saving cool old buildings from being torn down. It's about saving cool old buildings because they can still serve a purpose in our community. I'm talking about the New Preservation.

Every time we reuse a building, large or small, we retain the embodied energy from when it was originally constructed. We reuse those building materials, preserve that unique character and craftsmanship. We keep literally tons of waste out of our landfills. Even better, we create good jobs and generate economic benefit for everyone.

You say you want affordable housing? Building reuse can do that. You want to support your small-town business district and attract new entrepreneurs? Building reuse can do that. You want to create good paying jobs for skilled trades people, your friends and neighbors, who spend their money in your community? Building reuse can do that.

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