Portland and the federal government
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Mills School deconstruction gives historic bricks a second life
On June 7, 2025, bricks deconstructed from the Mills Open Air School in SE Portland got a new life thanks to a city-run brick giveaway day.
Blog post
Deconstruction Ordinance Expansion
Portland’s existing deconstruction ordinance is expanding. Effective on and after January 20, 2020 permit applications for demolition of a house or duplex built in 1940 or earlier will be required to deconstruct using a Certified Deconstruction Contractor.
Updated Public notice
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