Maureen McMillan

Author: Maureen McMillan

Maureen has been on the board of Missouri Preservation for two years. She has been working as a consultant in historic preservation for 18 years. She has been on both sides of the process as both an applicant on her own renovation project and a consultant on an array of residential and commercial buildings. In addition to her work as a consultant, Maureen has volunteered for a variety of preservation and social welfare organizations. She is a proud (almost) lifelong resident of the Soulard neighborhood.

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Don’t Demolish City’s History in Name of Progress

11/21/201911/10/2020Maureen McMillan

In a world increasingly confronted with environmental challenges, where recycling has become second nature and sustainability is the new buzzword, it is imperative that we address the damage done by thoughtless demolition. In addition to the waste created, building demolition releases pollutants directly into the environment. The truth remains that “the greenest building is the one already built.” Rehabbing buildings is the highest form of recycling. …Continue readingDon’t Demolish City’s History in Name of Progress