{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"PlanningxChange 136: Promoting Retirement Living with Daniel Gannon","description":"In this episode of PlanningxChange, Jess and Peter speak with Daniel Gannon, Executive Director of the Retirement Living Council of Australia. Daniel brings nearly two decades of experience across advocacy, public policy, and media, including eight years leading the Property Council in South Australia, where he played a key role in landmark tax reforms that strengthened the state\u2019s investment landscape. Now at the helm of the Retirement Living Council, Daniel is championing policies to meet the needs of Australia\u2019s rapidly ageing population and to promote age-friendly communities across the nation. He shares his insights into the future of retirement living\u2014from debunking common misconceptions to exploring design, affordability, and the social and health benefits of village life. The conversation also tackles industry challenges: regulatory complexity, barriers to new supply, and how governments can better support this essential housing sector. Daniel discusses global and local innovations shaping the next decade of retirement living, the \u201csilver tsunami\u201d of demographic change, and why the right kind of housing can unlock new opportunities across Australia\u2019s property market. In the Podcast Extra \/ Culture Corner, Daniel recommends \u2018Your exceptional life\u2019 by Marcus Pearce https:\/\/marcuspearce.com.au. Jess recommends a podcast \u2018Dr Emily - The Risk of Avoiding Risk\u2019 by the Imperfects\u2019  https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/au\/podcast\/dr-emily-the-risk-of-avoiding-risk\/id1476501557?i=1000656075537 Pete flags a forthcoming book he will publish \u2018Kaizo at Dog Beach\u2019 aimed at 3 - 7 year olds. Episode released 14 October 2025. (Japan National train Day &amp;amp; Izzy\u2019s birthday) ","author_name":"Planning XChange","author_url":"http:\/\/planningxchange.org","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38575730\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38575730"}