Urban renewal

Urban renewal

The significance of urban renewal has additional dimension; beyond improving living standards, these projects contribute to civilian resilience.

Rishon LeZion, Israel-June 10, 2017: Scaffolding around 4-storey house is located at 35 Katznelson Street. The building is being renewed in accordance with Tama 38 program.
"Israel’s urban renewal now targets luxury areas, rebuilding old buildings to match prime land value."

The next generation of urban renewal in Israel: Redevelopment in luxury areas

The urban renewal plan for the Yoseftal neighborhood in Kfar Saba.

3,200 new units: Local committee approves Yoseftal neighborhood urban renewal in Kfar Saba

A view from south to north, showing the entire neighborhood.

A real estate shift: Jaffa becomes an alternative to expensive Tel Aviv


Ginat Tamar Nursery: A tranquil Baka spot withstanding time, development

Despite the salubrious appearance of the place, it seems there was something of an ulterior motive behind the choice of professional moniker

 Ginat Tamar Nursery in Jerusalem

Urban Renewal: Still strong despite the war

Resilience and progress in urban renewal despite local elections, interest rate hikes, and war.

 Exceeding Expectations: In 2023, Approval Granted for Construction of 41,000 New Apartments.

Building permit reform may cut building time by up to 4 years

Local committees can now simultaneously approve building permits with plans. Anticipated impact: easing 'bottleneck,' cutting urban renewal construction timelines

 Up to 4 years less to build a building: the licensing revolution starts today.

The end of long-delayed urban renewal projects?

A new amendment empowers apartment owners to cancel stagnant urban renewal agreements, providing relief from years of delays and inadequate progress.


Rapid construction licensing reform underway

Construction industry news: Interior minister signs regulations to expedite plan and permit approval, aiming to shorten process by 1-4 years


Renewing protection: 136 in the South, 3,257 in Tel Aviv

Ashkelon vs. Tel Aviv: 2,300% gap "highlights the urgency of the situation," the RE appraisers' head said. "Decision-makers must act swiftly, with a focus on the broader urban and regional benefits."


YMCA Jerusalem: A diamond of diversity in a contentious city

The historic YMCA institution in Jerusalem has been renovated but still needs work, members say.

 SYLVAN ADAMS Sports Center at the historic Jerusalem International YMCA.

The rehabilitation of Tel Aviv’s Yad Eliyahu

The often-overlooked neighborhood is currently undergoing a major face-lift that will bring top-tier academia and commerce to local residents.

 THE YAD ELIYAHU neighborhood in Tel Aviv.

Grapevine August 27, 2023: Prestigious prize

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 RONEN JAFFA (left) and Avi Gruber.

New Tel Aviv construction project will change the game for urban renewal

The Tel Aviv Park northern complex project is underway, and it will be an impetus for significant development.

Construction is seen in Tel Aviv on May 7, 2023