Tom Hardy

Tom Hardy is an Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business, specializing in real estate development and community planning. He concurrently serves as founder of Palo Alto Partners and holds a leadership role at Altair Real Estate Services, focusing on the intersection of community, real estate, and finance.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Public Policy Studies, Duke University
• Master's in Urban and Regional Planning, University of Pittsburgh
• MBA, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University

Research & Expertise: Hardy’s work emphasizes practical applications of real estate development within socio-economic frameworks. His teaching includes CMU’s 48-725 Graduate Real Estate Development, covering regulatory contexts and development processes.

Affiliations: Member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and Urban Land Institute. Holds a Pennsylvania real estate salesperson license.