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Over the next 20 years, one third of our nation’s existing building stock (over 82 billion square feet) will be demolished in order to replace seemingly inefficient buildings with energy efficient “green” buildings.

Is demolition on this scale really the best use of natural, social, and economic resources?

Or, like urban renewal programs of the 1960’s, is it part of a well-intentioned planning strategy with devastating environmental and cultural consequences?”

“Conserving Our Future” provides a compelling argument for conservation, rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of our existing building stock as the single most effective strategy for reducing, reusing and recycling one of our most important consumer products – our buildings.

Do you believe that creating the greenest building starts with the reuse of the building that is already there? Would you like to help others comprehend the symbiotic relationship between our built heritage and our environmental heritage?

If so, please make a financial contribution to help us finish this important film. Donate online or send in a donation by check to Conserving Our Future c/o The Natural Step Network, 133 SW 2nd Ave, Ste. 302, Portland, Or 97204.

Generous financial support from The Kinsman Foundation and The National Trust for Historic Preservation has allowed us to complete 90% of the film’s production. However, additional financial support is required to complete it. Through our partnership with The Natural Step Network, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, all contributions are 100% tax deductible. Plus, all contributors will receive screen credit. For more information on The Natural Step Network please visit www.naturalstepusa.org.

Your financial support WILL MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR THIS FILM TO BE SEEN BY THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS. Please make a contribution today.

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