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Deconstruction refers to the systematic disassembly of structures so valuable building materials can be returned to the local marketplace, as opposed to landfilled. Because deconstruction requires more people and more time to complete, the costs are significantly higher than standard demolition, however its benefits may support the spending. Deconstruction reduces the release of dust into the neighborhood - likely to contain lead and arsenic, diverts materials away from landfills, creates market opportunities for reclaimed materials, and can employ up to four times as many people. 
Local partners have been developing a deconstruction program for St. Louis by reviewing those in other cities, researching our vacant building inventory and regional market potential, and conducting pilots* to inform long-term program sustainability. * Spring 2020 Contractor Training delayed due to Covid-19. |
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IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS St. Louis Community College Workforce Solutions // City of St. Louis Building Division // St. Louis Development Corporation // Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 // Missouri Department of Natural Resources // Delta Institute // Details Deconstruction FUNDING PARTNERS EPA Region 7 // Missouri Department of Natural Resources // Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority // Regional Business Council // Urban Greening Program // Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District |
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The Urban Greening Program (UGP) working group has driven improvements to demolition practices and processes in the City of St. Louis. While developing the UGP, understanding that the program would result in a three-fold increase in the number of demolitions in the City, partners researched national best practices and reviewed local policies accordingly. Results of this working group have included:
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IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS Building Division // St. Louis Development Corporation // Delta Institute // EPA Regions 5 and 7 // Department of Health // Forestry Division // Vacancy Collaborative’s Stabilization, Maintenance, Demolition Working Group – Demolition & Public Health Action Team FUNDING PARTNERS EPA Region 7 // Building Division |
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This collaborative field research project is measuring the absorption of stormwater in vacant lots after two types of demolition (standard vs. UGP). The eight parcels included in the study are owned by the Land Reutilization Authority and maintained by Green City Coalition. Data collection began in October 2018, and results will inform a set of findings and recommendations for the City, from USGS and the EPA. |
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IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS United States Geological Survey // Land Reutilization Authority // GCC Land Management // Forestry Division FUNDING PARTNERS EPA Office of Research & Development |
GREEN CITY COALITION
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