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Building Information Management,
Sustainable Practices, Deconstruction Ordinances, Events, Resources and more!
NPC Newsletter June 30, 2026
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Sometimes, all you need is 20 minutes to be inspired by colleagues working in the field.
They bring unique perspectives and passion about the projects they are engaged with from system process that can one day lead to national networks tracking historic materials to saving a unique historic resource.
Check out our new project – Catching up with the Neighborhood Preservation Center.
Our first conversation was with Marie Grieve, Global Head of Women in BIM (Building Information Management). BIM is a holistic process that integrates muti-disciplinary data to produce a digital representation of a build asset across its lifecycle – from planning and design to its later construction and operations.
BIM looks at the requirements of physical spatial representation and building materials as they intersect with time and construction scheduling, local planning process as well as budget tracking. Add in sustainability analysis, energy efficient modeling, and facilities management for a process that brings together many layers where professionals collaborate to reach final project goals .
Thanks to Marie for spending time with us! Listen here.
| | Sustainable Practices and Preservation Ordinances from around the country | | |
In thinking about the power of building information management as part of a goal towards using materials to their fullest, we might be closer towards closing the loop on developing a circular economy.
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Deconstruction ordinances and tax credits for rehabilitation of abandoned properties.
In the session on Heritage-Informed Decarbonization earlier this month, we learned about local and state policies that support the production of less construction waste and foster historic preservation.
San Antonio Texas is committed to supporting a circular economy and reduce construction and demolition waste. The city adopted its first deconstruction ordinance in September 2022 for buildings constructed before December 31, 1945 and those located in an historic district or is a local landmark building on or before December 31, 1960.
Read about South Carolina’s Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act, which acts as a catalyst for local governments to pass ordinances that grant tax credits for rehabilitation of long-vacant (or under-utilized) buildings.
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Upcoming Events
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"2026 APBP Conference" by the Association of Pedestrian & Bicycle Professionals, August 10-12, in Pittsburgh, PA. Training and networking opportunities. Learn more.
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"Placemaking: Making it Happen" online training by Project for Public Spaces will take place Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 15-October 1, 2026. Early and group rates as well as a scholarship opportunity will be available. Participants are eligible for AICP credits. Register here.
Resources
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Community Park Mapping in NYC. NYC Parks is working to develop a comprehensive inventory of park partner groups for an online Volunteer Group Directory. Groups will be listed in the directory so New Yorkers seeking volunteer opportunities, elected officials, and potential funders or collaborators can know they exist. This information will also help support the Urban Design Forum’s Public Space Partners Survey to showcase the power of civic and public realm partners across the region. Use #ParkPartnerPower on social media to help spread the word!
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NYS Adaptation Policy. The New York State Adaptation Practitioners Network connects nonprofits, academic institutions, and community groups to advise the State on adaptation policy, share knowledge, and identify best practices. Learn more about others working on climate adaptation and protecting communities from hazards such as extreme heat, flooding, drought and more. Become a Network member here.
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Add Bicycle Parking Guidelines as part of your transportation policy library. New guide from APBP offers solutions for municipalities of all sizes with guidance on site layout, materials and supporting policies.
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Art Connects in Peekskill, NY!
New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative.
New York Department of State announced the completion of Enlighten Peekskill, a new one mile art walk connecting the train station, downtown, and waterfront through murals, sculptures, and immersive public art that brings together the work of 46 artists. Supported through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, the project helps strengthen community connections while showcasing Peekskill’s creative identity.
| | New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative was launched in 2016 to accelerate and bolster the revitalization of downtowns and neighborhoods in all ten regions of the state. These downtowns serve as centers of activity and catalysts for increased local investments. Read more here about NYS Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). | | |
We need your support!
At the Neighborhood Preservation Center, we are passionate about the opportunities for revitalizing and building vibrant communities. By sharing resources and connecting partners across disciplines and neighborhoods of all shapes and sizes, our goal is to support community renewal.
Please consider making a donation today.
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Have a question or idea about your neighborhood preservation project?
Share your thoughts, suggestions, or resources by emailing us at:
info@nycnpc.org
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NPC Newsletter Contributors
L. Danielle Cylich: NPC Board President, Danielle Cylich is always ready to share enthusiasm about the rich history and beauty found in the built environment and the people who inhabit our neighborhoods, and in protecting our natural resources.
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The Neighborhood Preservation Center is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing and enabling conversations about the need for community space - both physical and virtual - in order to improve the urban environment and quality of life.
We work to facilitate mutually beneficial connections between like-minded groups in the livable cities sector, share resources and champion neighborhoods.
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