PPD at NPC 2026

First a little about the Private Practice Division:

PPD Mission

Our Mission is to support our members’ efforts to provide high-quality professional services to both public and private-sector clients that promote equity and reflect the highest professional and ethical standards of the planning profession.

Join PPD Today!

Are you interested in joining the Private Practice Division Join PPD here.

PPD Handbook

Members of the Private Private Practice Division have access to our exclusive Private Practice Handbook. Join PPD here to get access to help you build your career today.

PPD Conversations

Register for Upcoming PPD Conversations here.

PPD Reception

Be sure to register for the joint reception that the PPD will be co hosting again this year with members of the APA Transportation Planning Division (TPD) and with Michigan Chapter members of the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS). Reception details are below:

Sunday, April 26; 6p-9p
Grand Trunk Pub | 612 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

$15 Registration/$5 for Students

Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP here to attend.

Our joint reception is one of the best receptions at the conference, and the conference highlight for many PPD members. Don’t miss out because you didn’t register!

Conference Name Badge Ribbons

If you’re heading for Detroit to participate in the 2026 National Planning Conference in person, be sure to pick up your “Private Practice Division” badge ribbon before you leave the registration area, and get ready to network with your fellow planners in private practice who will be attending the conference.

TPD | PPD Special Walking Tour

PPD along with the Transportation Planning Division  is offering a special opportunity to join a private informal walking transit tour of downtown Detroit from 2-4 PM. No sign up is necessary. Meet at the People Mover Station within Huntington Place (the convention center).