Urban renewal

12 years of missed opportunity: Hundreds of thousands of residents unprotected in the next war

Is it time to update the "decisive year" for urban renewal from 1980 to 1992, so buildings without a reinforced safe room (Mamad) aren’t left out? Ariela Gutenberg Yariv explains why.

Reinforced safe room (Mamad) under construction. Craftsmen Center 42, Tel Aviv.
Israeli real estate developer Av-Gad Holdings has launched what it says is the first “trade-in” program for new apartments in Israel, allowing buyers to hand over their existing home as part of the deal when purchasing a new unit.

Stuck with an old flat? Israeli firm offers car-style trade-in

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How long does urban renewal take to launch? 'Only' 16 years

A look at a construction site that blocks foot traffic in Jerusalem's city center.

Grapevine: Happy 80th, dear Dorraine!


The quiet influencer guiding urban renewal projects to success

In urban renewal, the quietest elements often hold a project together. What key checks protect residents and ensure fair economic viability? Real estate appraiser Israel Yaakov shares essential tips.

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Jerusalem's business owners demand pedestrian bridge to save city center stores

A pedestrian bridge can save countless businesses in Jerusalem's city center, owners beseech the municipality as construction blocks customers and foot traffic.

A look at a construction site that blocks foot traffic in Jerusalem's city center.

Without subsidy, there is no project: The new reality in urban renewal

The Southern District Committee reviews two projects: in Beersheba, complementary land saves an unprofitable D neighborhood renewal, while in Eilat, tens of millions in subsidies are needed.

D Neighborhood, Beersheba.

Breakthrough in Eilat: A 25-story tower to replace old buildings

Southern District Committee approved Ye'elim urban renewal: 216 new apartments replace 75 old, with commercial areas, public buildings, open spaces, and gov’t subsidies (Standard 21)

Eilat City, Red Sea Coast, Sea of Sinai.

Joining forces in urban renewal: Red Sea Development expands its activity

Red Sea Development from the Papouchado Group is expanding its operations: a strategic collaboration with "Shelly Epstein Urban Renewal."

Tzahi Omer, CEO of Yam Sof Real Estate from the Papushdo Group.

On the way to 800 housing units in Jaffa D: Mega urban renewal project launches

The Tel Aviv-Jaffa Local Committee for Planning and Construction approved a building permit application for Almog Group’s urban renewal project

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Urban renewal in Shazar Complex, neighborhood G: Beersheba municipality joins developer

This week, Beersheba’s Local Planning Committee recommended depositing the urban renewal plan for the Shazar complex, with the municipality joining a private developer as co-submitter.

Urban Renewal, Shazar Complex, Beersheba – Design by Bareli Levitzky Kassif Architects, Visualization

Muslala urban renewal to be shown at Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism

The hard workers of Muslala have been working to make Jerusalem more sustainable, healthier, and fun. And they are ready to send that inspiring message to the world.

The vast central space of the Clal Center accommodates a variety of entertainment fare.

Reches Lavan: Jerusalem’s next big neighborhood tests housing needs against nature

Neighborhood Corner: Can transit-oriented design and environmental mitigation be effectively combined at this scale?

Southwestern Jerusalem’s hills are in line for major urban changes with the building of Reches Lavan.

Underway in Herzliya: Families move toward a new future

Av-Gad Group is starting demolition and construction at 16-18 Bnei Binyamin Street in Herzliya as part of its urban renewal residential project.

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One building stops the entire neighborhood: It’s time to recognize the “recalcitrant building”

Despite progress in Israel’s urban renewal, thousands of housing units are stalled because a single building refuses to join the project.

Construction Site.