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APA has changed the role of Divisions in NPC session selection. Traditionally, all Divisions were automatically granted one by-right and one facilitated discussion that each Division submitted to APA. For 2018, Divisions will no longer have ‘guaranteed’ sessions. Instead, all sessions will go into the general conference session proposal pool for evaluation. Division members have been invited to participate in the Division evaluation process, which is APA’s new mechanism for including membership in shaping the content of the conference.
Have you ever noticed how the media portrays the relationship between the public and private sectors? It is often black-or-white. Either government is bad or government contracts are bad.
We all know that there is more to the story. The relationship between the public and private sectors is many-faceted and complex. And, it deserves a more nuanced conversation. Based on the podcast The Private Side of Public Work with host Ingrid Heilke, this conference panel offers a new angle on the dynamic relationship between private business and public-facing work. This will be a live-action version of the podcast. If you are interested in participating as a panelist, please fill out this form today and send an email to Ingrid@privatesideofpublic.work.
APA's National Planning Conference is a first-class event that brings together thousands of planners, planning commissioners, appointed and elected officials, and students. Whether your goal is to contribute expertise and help drive change in the field of planning, learn from your peers and adopt new practices, or connect with like-minded planners who are solving everyday challenges similar to yours, make plans now to join APA in New Orleans.
