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Could Santa Barbara Banish the Bulldozer?

Deconstruction is the greener ― and cheaper ― alternative to demolition.

By Tyler Hayden
6 min read
Could Santa Barbara Banish the Bulldozer?

Could Santa Barbara Banish the Bulldozer?

Deconstruction Is the Greener
― and Cheaper ―
Alternative to Demolition

By Tyler Hayden | April 10, 2025

From left: Ted Reiff, founder of The ReUse People; homeowner Kit Boss; and architect Donna Grossman | Credit: Courtesy AIA Santa Barbara