Thanks for reaching out. What were your specific questions? What was the previous doing that you didn't like?

Here's a guide from OSU Extension that has ideas for tree selection: Selecting, Planting and Caring for a New Tree.

Our current tree is being removed next week due to lifting our sidewalk, which we have already had to have redone once and it is lifting it again in only a 2-3 year time frame. It is now lifting our driveway cement. It has also broken our front sprinkler system. The roots are destroying everything but the city requires us to have a tree in that space. I’ve been told to use a weed barrier but I’m not sure how that will really work because I thought roots come to the surface to get sun. I was looking at a Norwegian Sunset Maple but I’m afraid we will be back in the same boat with the roots. The other option is a Kousa Dogwood but I know the tend to get root rot easily in clay soil which is what we have here. I just wasn’t sure how to maybe find an arborist that would be able to help me make an informed decision so I don’t waste time and money. 

Root barriers can be placed down vertically to keep roots from growing under sidewalks, etc. But it sounds like you need a smaller tree that will behave in a limited space. 

You can find a list of certified arborists here. Click on 'Homeowners' and the 'Find an Arborist' on the menu. Opens as a pdf; scroll to the Oregon section. These folks have taken additional classes and exams for certification.
They can review your site and give advice on smaller trees that are less prone to root issues.

Best of luck! 

Thank you so much for the information!
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