As suggested earlier, all places are not equal in the ease in which they initiate deconstruction activities. In particular, market conditions for both recycled materials, landfill charges, and development pressures in general, can affect the economic climate for the new ecopreneurs. HUDthe U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development has contracted for studies of conditions for what it calls structural deconstruction (that is, deconstruction that goes beyond the soft stripping of appliances, fixtures, flooring, etc.) and finds that there are particular conditions in some US cities that can facilitate deconstruction initiatives that constitute major economic development programmes (National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center, 2001b). They include: a large number of vacant, deteriorated properties that are constructed prior to 1950; a strong accessible reuse market including export markets and large metropolitan areas with a consistent demand for used building materials; and non-profit programs that are focused on achieving both social and environmental objectives.