Fresh from the World Urban Forum, former Jerusalem deputy mayor Naomi Tsur has some ideas for the city’s future.
Urban renewal plans for Palestinians in east Jerusalem must begin with the freezing of existing demolition orders in the designated areas.
Palestinians lack 30,000 to 40,000 housing units at the present time and with a young population the need for new housing will continue to rise rapidly
As we sit in our deliberately flimsy sukkot this year, we must each reflect on the importance of taking responsibility for making sure our homes are safe.
After Operation Protective Edge in the summer of 2014, the government announced an initiative to develop the area economically, socially and culturally.
The historic square, actually named Freedom Square, features a small memorial to the Davidka, a homemade Israeli mortar used in the defense of Jerusalem during the War of Independence.
if you did have the misfortune of getting stuck in traffic there you might have found yourself benefiting from an unexpected boon, of having the time to feast your eyes on some attractive art.
Urban renewal projects are a fine way to supply new dwellings and rejuvenate cities, especially the downtown areas.
The American Colony Hotel, in east Jerusalem, a favorite watering hole for journalists and diplomats.