Urban planning might not sound like a frontline business issue—but as Joe Algeri reveals, it has everything to do with the way we live, build, and grow our communities.
Joe is the Director of Altus Planning, and in this episode, he joins Hanif to unpack the inner workings of local government, town planning, and the unintended consequences of policy decisions.
They dive deep into the state of housing affordability, the realities of planning approvals, and how small businesses and homeowners alike get caught in a tangle of red tape. Joe also shares stories from the trenches —real experiences with councils, clients, and the evolution of his own firm.
This is a refreshingly honest look at how policy meets people—and how planning isn’t just about land use… it’s about livelihoods.