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


Jerusalem Vibe: Who visited Jerusalem for the holidays?

In Jerusalem, visits to the city from Israeli residents actually rose during the holiday season, thanks to an aggressive internal marketing campaign.

 Planned construction in Talpiot.

Urban renewal: Potential for 16,000 new apartments in this city

The Central District Committee will discuss replacing TAMA 38 in Rishon LeZion, allowing for 16,000 new apartments citywide. The plan includes earthquake reinforcements and gradual urban renewal.

 Illustration: Construction in Rishon LeZion

Jerusalem Vibe: The conflict on Aza Street

The Rehavia neighborhood’s main traffic artery, Aza Street, is often shut down for protests, among other reasons.

 People protest for the release of the hostages in Gaza and against the government, outside the Prime Minister’s Residence.

Maybe also in your city: 4,000 new apartments approved in Gush Dan

The Tel Aviv District Committee approved submitting several urban renewal projects, including about 4,000 new housing units in two major cities in the Gush Dan. Which cities are involved?

 Ramat Gan and Givatayim, an Aerial View

Grapevine: Local language

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

A massive construction site off Jaffa Road, not far from the entrance to Jerusalem, seen in 2022.

No easier solution: This is what you'll pay organizers in urban renewal projects

For the first time: The Government Authority for Urban Renewal publishes recommended salaries for project organizers, which can impact project feasibility and homeowners' returns.

 The demolition of the building on 1 Pin Street, Tel Aviv, August 2015.

Curious? Check out Tel Aviv's urban renewal plan for the coming years!

At a special event attended by lawyers, the leaders of Tel Aviv's urban renewal efforts presented the city’s plan for the upcoming years, which is expected to add around 6,000 housing units annually.

Burma Street, Kiryat Shalom, Tel Aviv.

Sderot invests NIS 15 million in renewing older neighborhoods

A 15 million shekel budget has been approved to plan urban renewal in Sderot's older neighborhoods, aiming to reduce disparities with newer areas.

Illustration: New urban district in the area surrounding the train station in Sderot.

The end for "machers" who have stalled urban renewal projects for years?

Power shifts to homeowners: New Justice Ministry rules fix developer payouts for canceled deals, aiming to unblock stalled urban renewal projects.

 New regulations demand full transparency in urban renewal.

Residents fought and the state approved: TAMA 38 extended until year-end in these cities

The National Council decided: TAMA 38 ends on August 29, 2024. In Tel Aviv, Bnei Brak, and Bat Yam, projects in the permit application process can be completed by year-end, within four months.

 Tel Aviv.