A Public Engagement Firm specializing in CEQA, Housing, Planning & Land Use
Brief Introduction
David P. Dollahon, AICP, is an urban planner and dispute resolution professional with 28+ years of frontline industry experience.
I founded DPD Solutions in early 2022 to bring critical solutions to most areas of conflict resolution in the public engagement and land use realm. However, I can provided strategy development, governmental relations/assistance along with other areas of urban planning, affordable housing, policy development, and process improvements.
My list of services takes on a multidisciplinary approach that is available to help your firm solve almost any problem.
My expertise and creative real-world solutions philosophy are just what you've been missing!
Broad Category of Services
Public
Engagement
Public engagement has changed in the post-COVID world.
However, one thing has remaind the same -- despite our best efforts, difficult public engagements can be both surprising (unanticipated) and frustrating. That's where I come in. I want to be that partner that serves as the lead to your most difficult public engagement effort. Utilizing tools learned from years of conflict resolution and local government management, lets turn a great project with ardent opponents into one with great supporters and fans by the end.
Further, as governments, non-profits, businesses, and others work to engage their communities on important issues, it is vital to be open to new and exciting opportunities to more fully engage the public, customers, and others.
Conflict
Resolution
Conflict is part of everyday life
from deciding with your partner as to where to go to dinner
or when a business deal doesn't go as planned.
I offer an array of services that vary from
one-time to long-term solutions.
My services include mediation and negotiation,
ad-hoc arbitration, early neutral evaluation,
facilitation, fact finding, conciliation,
consensus building, and systemic issue identification.
Check out the Conflict Resolution Page for details or contact me with questions.
Land Use Planning &
Affordable Housing
For anyone not in the urban planning world, any interactions with planner can be daunting.
I can help.
This ranges from helping you to better understand the process
or to serve as part of your team.
Affordable housing is one of the areas I'm most passionate about and something that should be addressed at every level of government.
The housing spectrum ranges from homelessness to homeownership but there are many points in between.
Let me help you in any of these areas.
Strategy Development & Governmental Relations/Management
My 30-years of local government experience have taught me that most people are easily frustrated in dealing with all levels of government. That doesn't need to be the case.
I can help you in developing a strategy on
larger scale projects or initiatives
that need governmental attention or approval,
along with navigating the local or state government environment,
formulating a communications effort, and
building lasting, positive relations
with your governmental partners.
Policy Development &
Process Improvement
My 30-years of local government experience have taught me patience and understanding of the strategic planning process, including the need for an implementation plan, re-evaluation, and re-tooling. Governments, non-profits, and businesses have a need and reliance strategic planning to better serve all areas in their existing or future domains.
I can help you in any of these areas,
whether developing all or part of your strategic plan, working to improve your processes, writing your internal policies or standard operating procedures, or dealing with change management.
California Notary Public
(Mobile)
As an added service, I provide California Notary Services in North San Diego and South Orange Counties,
with free (no mobile charges) for any notary in the
Downtown Oceanside, CA area.
I also provide witnessing services for persons that need a witness to a document, but not notary services.
I also verify and document the identities of your witnesses that you need as part of any documentation.
Testimonial
Testimonial
"I was privileged to work with David Dollahon at the City of Las Cruces, New Mexico. During our time working together, he showcased his extraordinary talents and lifelong commitment and passion for improving local government. His contributions to the overall city and strategic planning efforts and priority setting are the catalysts that led Las Cruces to so many national and international awards and acknowledgments, including being named one of the best places to retire and best run cities. David knows how to get things done through his wide variety of perspectives in government services. David is a natural leader, relationship builder, and an excellent mentor. He consistently works to bring out the best in others, helps in critical ways to improve processes, and is caring and passionate about everything he endeavors. I highly recommend him to any project -- particularly if your organization needs clear cut expertise and a visionary approach."
K. Lynn Gallagher, JD, former Quality of Life Department Director - City of Las Cruces, NM &
former Cabinet Secretary for NM Department of Health - Santa Fe, NM
Get in touch!
Get in touch!
Address
505 N Horne St
Oceanside, CA 92054
Contact
Contact
Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat & Sun: By prior arrangement
Hours
Hours
Business Info
Business Info
City of Oceanside Business License: 1271728