Reusing the past to adapt to the future.
Second Story is a reuse + circular economy consultancy for the built environment. We develop practical reuse strategies for organizations, architects, policymakers, and developers.
What We Do
We turn reuse goals into practical action. We are dot-connectors: we find the right fit for reuse, connect the allies needed to make it happen, and build a path to implementation.
How We Do It
✸ Strategic communications
✸ Program and policy consulting
✸ Design and development consulting
✸ Speaking and workshops
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Services
Strategic Communications
Telling the story of reuse is our expertise. We work with you to identify compelling, engaging, irresistible aspects of your work to amplify it to the right audiences. Retainer options available.
Ideal for: Nonprofits, coalitions, reuse stores, contractors, design firms, individuals
Program & Policy Consulting
Drawing from more than a decade of leading both civic and nonprofit reuse efforts, Second Story helps cities and organizations design, implement, and strengthen circular economy programs that fit their local realities.
Ideal for: Coalitions, governments, nonprofits, workforce organizations
Design & Development Project Consulting
We take on a select number of design and development clients annually that want reuse to be a core component of their project, not a nice-to-have. Services are curated and may include material documentation, end user matching, and market development.
Ideal for: Development teams, design firms, contractors, owners
Speaking & Workshops
Scaling reuse may feel like a dream, or an idea that has no local shape. Stephanie specializes in giving talks that make stakeholders say: “let’s do it.” She is available for keynotes, retreats, and special events.
Ideal for: Coalitions, nonprofits, governments, design firms, conferences, universities
We make reuse work where you are.
We start with your community, your materials, and your goals, then bring the experience to see them through.