Nathan Elhannan

Nathan Elhannan is the chairman of the National Planning Headquarters in Israel, a position he has held for two years. He has extensive experience in urban planning, having worked for over 25 years in various planning roles, including serving as the deputy to Tel Aviv's mayor, Ron Huldai. Elhannan is known for advocating significant reforms in the building permit process, aiming to reduce bureaucratic delays and lower housing costs. His recent initiatives include streamlining the construction approval process and addressing housing shortages in Israel. Despite his political background with the Shas party, he expresses a reluctance to return to politics, focusing instead on his planning duties to shape the future of Israeli urban development.