[MassHistPres] Virtual Deconstruction Workgroup Meeting Hosted by MassDEP

[Garrett Laws]

Please keep in mind that there are many towns that don’t require a
demolition permit if the foundation stays in place, so for this to be
effective there needs to be another trigger such as gas being turned off,
temp electrical service is nearly always required so an electrical shutoff
wouldn’t be a useful trigger.

Building inspectors and contractors will be able give real world
information on what would trigger the need for a deconstruction “permit”
for a facade ectomy.

Garrett laws
Copper & Slate

On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, Doherty, Jennifer (SEC) via MassHistPres <
masshistpres at cs.umb.edu> wrote:

> Good morning,
>
> MassDEP has formed a Deconstruction Workgroup to explore the feasibility
> of bringing deconstruction to Massachusetts. Rather than quick demolition
> by machine with all materials going into a landfill, deconstruction
> mandates that a building slated for demolition be disassembled with
> materials reused where possible. This can provide a deterrent to
> demolition, limit the amount of construction waste in landfills, and save
> significant architectural features for reuse. Cities across the country
> such as Portland, OR
> <https://www.portland.gov/bps/climate-action/decon/deconstruction-requirements>
> and San Antonio, TX <https://www.sareuse.com/deconstruction> have adopted
> deconstruction ordinances.
>
>
>
> You can view the previous two Deconstruction Workgroup meetings and their
> associated materials here
> <https://www.mass.gov/lists/reduce-reuse-rr-working-group-deconstruction-workgroup-archive>.
> While there is a core planning team of MassDEP and colleagues, the
> Workgroup meetings are open to anyone interested in the topic.
>
>
>
> MassDEP’s next *virtual* Deconstruction Workgroup meeting will be held *Wednesday,
> March 15 from 1:30-3:00 pm*, and will be focused on how deconstruction
> and historic preservation can work together. Please register here
> <https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkceCrqDgiH9e_vO24e2f1r-1I_GdXfmqC>
> if you would like to attend.
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> Jenn
>
>
>
>
>
> *Jennifer B. Doherty*
>
> Local Government Programs Coordinator
>
> Massachusetts Historical Commission
>
> 220 Morrissey Boulevard
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/220+Morrissey+Boulevard+%0D%0A+Boston,+MA+02125-3314+%0D%0A+Office:+(617?entry=gmail&source=g>
>
> Boston, MA 02125-3314
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/220+Morrissey+Boulevard+%0D%0A+Boston,+MA+02125-3314+%0D%0A+Office:+(617?entry=gmail&source=g>
>
> Office: (617
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/220+Morrissey+Boulevard+%0D%0A+Boston,+MA+02125-3314+%0D%0A+Office:+(617?entry=gmail&source=g>)
> 727-8470
>
> Remote: (617) 807-0685
>
> Jennifer.Doherty at sec.state.ma.us
>
>
>
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>
>
>


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Many Thanks,
Garrett Laws

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