Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation

The Greenest Buildings Are Already Built with Carol Quillen of The National Trust for Historic Preservation | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 180

17 Apr 2025

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In Episode 180 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel (The Engel Team) and Roberto Cabrera (Roberto Cabrera) welcome Carol Quillen, President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, for a compelling discussion titled The Greenest Buildings Are Already Built. Carol explores why preserving and adaptively reusing historic structures can be more environmentally efficient than new construction, offering a fresh perspective grounded in climate-conscious preservation. Key takeaways include how adaptive reuse reduces carbon footprint, the economic and environmental benefits of preserving existing buildings, and why historic preservation plays an essential role in sustainable urban planning. Carol provides concrete examples and actionable insights, with no speculation. This episode is essential for developers, urban planners, and preservation advocates balancing sustainability and legacy. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oTITwpwnGo Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/16787062-boroughs-burbs-180-the-greenest-buildings-are-already-built Learn more about Carol Quillen: https://savingplaces.org/ Related Episodes: • Boroughs & Burbs 179 || Tariffs and Industry Impacts – A conversation on how trade policy affects construction costs and sustainability decisions. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erSv6D0mKRY • Boroughs & Burbs 181 || Mobile Homes and Parking Lots – Kevin Bupp offers insight into alternative real estate investments, relevant for those exploring sustainable land use. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_hoFdUWbyU Keywords: #AdaptiveReuse #HistoricPreservation #GreenBuildings #SustainableRealEstate #CarolQuillen #RealEstatePodcast #BoroughsAndBurbs #JohnEngel #RobertoCabrera #UrbanSustainability #GreenBuildingPodcast #PreservationRealEstate

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Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation

The Greenest Buildings Are Already Built with Carol Quillen of The National Trust for Historic Preservation | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 180

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