The document discusses workforce development and the potential for 'green jobs' in Syracuse, particularly through the process of deconstruction as an alternative to demolition. It highlights barriers to implementation, the state of vacant homes, and the economic and ecological benefits of pursuing deconstruction initiatives. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for enhanced infrastructure and workforce training to foster growth in the deconstruction industry in Central New York.

1. SyracuseCoE CSCS Workforce Development & “Green Jobs” Adam M. Maurer February 23, 2011 SyracuseCoE Intern SUNY ESF Masters Candidate

2. Overview My Background What I’m doing currently Masters student Deconstruction Workforce Development What others are doing Future for Green Jobs in CNY

3. My Background

4. My Background Undergraduate Degree St. John Fisher College B.S. Management/Marketing Internship with Telemarketing Company 1 st Professional Experience Career Fair National home builder here in Syracuse Company-wide downsizing ***Opportunity for Reflection*** Home building? Green building? Environmental Engineering? Environmental Studies? Decision Why SUNY ESF?

5. The Transition Onondaga Community College Target Martha’s Vineyard “The Homestead” South Mountain Company

6. What am I doing currently?

7. Currently SUNY ESF Masters candidate Environmental Studies “Implementation of Local Sustainable Infrastructure and Processes “ Infrastructure- the basic, underlying framework or features of a system or organization Implementation & Systems Thinking My experience

8. 2. SyracuseCoE CSCS Internship Deconstruction Summer 2010 Green Workforce Development

9. Deconstruction Assess state of deconstruction Barriers for implementation Workforce development

10. What Structures Do We Demo or Decon? Organizations That Can Potentially Deconstruct The Decision Outlets Vacant Houses The Process Deconstructionists Materials Management . Reuse II. Recycling III. WTE Facility IV. Disposal/Landfill Deconstruction in Syracuse Habitat for Humanity Hope for Us Housing Major Rehabs Rebuild/Upgrade Other Non-profit and Private Firms City of Syracuse Non-profits Inexperienced Deconstruction Companies and Crews Economically Burdened Inadequate Vacant Building List Hesitant to Own Internally Insufficient for Decon SURA (Syracuse Urban Renewal Agency) Inexperience Deconstruction Companies and Crews Time constraints Tax rebate for materials Inexperienced Deconstruction Companies and Crews Economically Burdened No Access $1 Program E conomic- develop inherently local, resilient, sustainable economics E quity- can assist low-income individuals and neighborhoods (often inner-city minorities) E cology-  material extraction,  landfill, incineration,  chemicals (asbestos, lead, & appliances), preserve pre-existing carbon EPA 4-Tier Solid Waste Management Hierarchy Dimensional lumber Brick Block Fill for basement/site Introduction: Syracuse currently has approximately 1,600 vacant homes, with about 50 to 60 units being demolished each year. Deconstruction, an alternative to demolition, offers economical, equitable, and ecological advantages. The goal of this project is to describe the state of deconstruction in Syracuse and to identify policy, workforce, and other barriers for implementation. Conclusions: Implementing hybrid deconstruction, rather than stick-deconstruction, would be more economically competitive compared to traditional demolition Deconstruction companies, crews, and processes must be more fully developed in order for the City of Syracuse to be able to make strides in the deconstruction industry. SUNY ESF plans to “take-down” a city block of units within 1 to 2 years. President Neil Murphy has verbally committed to deconstruction; this project offers many opportunities for research and capacity building. Local markets for deconstruction materials are in their infancy. However, adequate infrastructure exists, and with additional development and investment, deconstruction in Syracuse is poised for growth. On-site Electrical Plumbing Trim Appliances Note: 15k sq ft needs ~ 30 decons/yr Reuse Store Remanufacture Furniture and Cabinets Flooring Wood Doors Engineered Wood? craigslist Internet 2 4 Key = Gap Analysis = Major Stakeholders # A-G Architectural Applications 8 Adam M. Maurer, M.P.S. Candidate Lisa Cleckner Private Firms Acknowledgments: The co-authors thank the numerous individuals from municipal, state, private, and non-profit organizations consulted for this project. CNY Works provided funding through the 13-N “Regional Economic Transformation through the Energy and Environmental Systems Cluster Development” grant. Demo?/Decon? Challenges Opportunities A 3 C B 5 D G D F 9 6 Note: ~ 20% = shingles, drywall, concrete, etc. ~ 80% = metal, wood, plastics Concentrate on these materials first Established markets and easily separated

11. Grassroots Approach Inherently local Low-skilled labor Opportunity for entrance into construction “ Ripple Effect” 10,000 tons of Solid Waste = Landfill - 1 job Composting – 4 jobs Recycling – 10 jobs Reuse – 75 –250 jobs Source: Institute for Self-Reliance

12. Emerging jobs in this sector Job Creation: Reuse and Recycling Vs. Disposal Computer Reuse 296 Textile Reclamation 85 Misc. Durables Reuse 62 Wooden Pallet Repair 28 Recycling-based Manufacturers 25 Paper Mills 18 Glass Product Manufacturers 26 Plastic Product Manufacturers 93 Conventional Materials Recovery Facilities 10 Composting 4 Landfill and Incineration 1 Source: Institute for Self-Reliance

13. Workforce Development

14. Workforce Development Building Performance Institute Building Analyst Envelope Professional Lead Training EPA Lead Renovators EPA Lead Supervisors EPA Lead Inspectors EPA Lead Risk Assessors Occupational Safety & Health Association (OSHA) Training U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) LEED Green Associate (GA)

15. Collaborations Deconstruction Hope For Us Housing Matawon Development Habitat For Humanity D-Build Home Headquarters Workforce Development Hope For Us Housing Matawon Development NYSWDA CNY Environmental, Inc. CNY Works NYSERDA Women’s Opportunity Center

16. Benchmark Programs Green For All Van Jones- President Obama’s former Green Jobs Advisor Retrofitting/Energy Efficiency http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmjRRVcIiS0&NR=1 http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v = sCIjYBMwvRY&feature = player_embedded#at =52 http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v =9BhbHppGFWs Source: http://www.greenforall.org/ Sustainable South Bronx (SSBx) http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2010/06/14/n_cc_greening_the_ghetto_sustainable_south_bronx.cnnmoney/ Source: www.money.cnn.com Majora Carter Group Majora Carter- environmental justice advocate and co-founder of SSBx

17. Policy Implications http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v =p-H7GW4iwm4&feature= player_embedded

18. CNY Green Jobs Residential Energy Efficiency Retrofitting Deconstruction? Renewable Jobs Green Infrastructure *Anything and everything, all these will require support services*

19. Resources Green For All Sustainable South Bronx NYSWDA NYSERDA Institute for Self-Reliance Energy Star Tax Credit Home Performance with Energy Star Building America U.S. Department of Energy’s Residential Buildings

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