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The City of Portland is seeking applications for an at-large member of the public to serve a four-year term on the Historic Landmarks Commission. The deadline to apply is Thursday, April 15.

This annual prize, awarded by the Daily Journal of Commerce, recognizes best practices in promoting safety in construction activity.

The new, much larger play area will be more accessible to people of all abilities and will have play elements that are unique in the PP&R system.

The City of Portland, through the Bureau of Development Services, is seeking interested persons to serve in one of seven positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 26.

The Field Issuance Remodel program offers residential remodeling contractors one point-of-contact to streamline the permitting and inspection process. BDS staff innovated to add more contractors without expanding staffing.

A new ordinance updates the city’s tree policies to promote greater preservation of trees when development occurs in certain types of commercial zones and to promote the preservation of larger trees in other development situations.

Bridge installation will require a full closure of a segment of I-405 between Highway 26 and the Fremont Bridge