Dear Private Practice Division Members - We know that times are financially tough for planning consultants, and that not all of us can afford to attend the APA...
For those of you planning to attend the national conference next month in Los Angeles, I am looking for volunteers to help with staffing the Divisions Booth,...
Did you know that the AICP Code of Ethics requires you to pay your taxes? Section D.1. of the AICP Code says that, "Planners convicted of Serious Crimes suffer...
This arrived just after I sent the PPD Update out -- The New Urbanism Division has decided to extend the deadline for the Gina Tirinnanzi Memorial Scholarship...
After bringing the proposal to allow tenured faculty to not take the AICP Exam to your attention earlier this week, I still had a couple things I wanted to...
FYI - Response from Anna Breinich, President of AICP, with links to the proposal and info on how you can make your voice heard. K.K. Gerhart-Fritz, AICP, Chair...
Just in case you missed it, the AICP Commission is considering a bylaws change that would allow tenured faculty to become "AICP" without taking the AICP Exam! ...
A big thank you to the Private Practice Division's Past-Chair Ramona Mullahey for pulling together our division's latest newsletter. Ramona is ready to let...
MESSAGE TO PPD MEMBERS CALL FOR PROPOSALS - 2010 National Planning Conference The APA Private Practice Division seeks proposals for the division's by-right...
Aging and Livable Communities is a new initiative of APA's Divisions Council: http://www.planning.org/leadership/divisions/initiatives/index.htm I am looking...
APA-PPD members: Seeking someone has worked on any aging and livable communities-type of projects or programs. Please reply to the APA-PPD listserve or...
The APA Private Practice Division seeks speakers for "The Future of Private Planning Consultants," the division's by-right session at the 2011 national ...
Aloha, Colleagues. I am looking for PPD member(s) who have projects with local governments in the following areas to please contact me: (1) Food Planning...
Greeting to all Private Practice Division Members! Some important dates are headed our way for the 2011 National Planning Conference in Boston, April 9-12: ...
This is an interesting interview. http://rutgerspdi.blogspot.com/2010/05/tips-for-new-and-soon-to-be-solo.html Under "Resources", I would also recommend...
Dear Fellow Private Consultants - The focus of my business has been working as a subcontractor to major engineering firms on transportation NEPA documents or...
new-orleans.jpg Please join us at the following events. And, please, bring your colleagues and introduce them to joining the Private Practice Division (1)...
The APA Private Practice Division seeks speakers for the division's by-right session at the 2010 national conference in New Orleans, "Secrets to Improve ...
Deborah -- The business of subcontracting can be very dicey. Some large firms like to use local people to upgrade their proposals/quals packages, but, when...
I am interested in tips/advice on subcontracting. I have a niche specialty in my consulting practice such that consultants preparing a proposal for a project...
Thanks everyone for taking the time to answer my question..........your comments helped a great deal. Â Dr. Emma Dawson Land Use Planning, Envr/Natural...
Hi Everyone,  I will be doing a quick "Consultancy gig" for a local Non-Profit agency. It will take me about 2 weeks to wrap this up.  Since this is my...
Here are some thoughts for a PPD session proposal for the 2010 conference. Comments and other ideas welcome! (Or, if you would be a good speaker to include on...
Private Practice Division Members -- We thought you might be interested in what is being planed for next year's APA National Conference in New Orleans, April...
Aloha, PPD members. Maryanne Starr Garber of Drinker Biddle & Reath is looking to retain a certified professional planner to serve as an expert witness in...
Good Morning - I have set up a one-person planning consultancy and I need to obtain professional liability insurance. Would you or someone at APA have any ...
1. How is your professional practice today? In good shape. 2. What services/assistance do you need to thrive in lean times? Networking opportunities with...
Greetings, APA-PPD members! Survey In today's often-challenging work environment, the APA Private Practice Division seeks your thoughts on the following: 1....
