Evaluating demolition versus deconstruction practices - policy lessons from municipalitites around the US.

Faced with housing crises, aging building stock, landfill concerns, and climate impacts to the builtenvironment, municipalities and states are increasingly turning  their attention to deconstruction and building material reuse as an alternative to demolition.

Providing examples along the way, this guide outlines what deconstruction means, why moving away from demolition is beneficial, and how local governments can successfully kick-start deconstruction in their communities.