Urban renewal

From two construction families in Even Yehuda to leading real estate group: Shponder & Fadlon story

From family firms of Herzl Fadlon and Yehoshua Shponder in the 1970s to a Israel real estate group focused on development execution and urban renewal across Israel with large-scale portfolio.

Shponder & Fadlon Project.
Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman at the annual Jerusalem Conference of the 'Besheva' group in Jerusalem, February 16, 2026.

Israel's municipalities are failing on nearly every possible front, government probe reveals

Group Photo Following the Deal’s Completion

New construction giant: Shoval acquires Yitzhak Stern in industry-changing deal

Haim Bibas, Chairman of the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel  and Mayor of Modi'in Maccabim Reut

Smart cities: A top strategic interest for the State of Israel


Grapevine: Razel at Hovevei

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Synagogue prayers

Jerusalem vibe: Is Aza Road Jerusalem’s new hot spot?

At the corner of Aza and Metudela, just 200 meters from the apartment Benjamin Netanyahu has owned for several decades, is the epicenter of the action.

 The bustling nightlife on Jerusalem's Aza Road.

Planning Administration CEO: 'Periphery no longer exists in modern planning terms'

At a conference marking 30 years of Bank Jerusalem’s real estate sector, CEO Rafi Elmaliach declared that modern planning aims to permanently eliminate the term 'periphery' from Israeli discourse.

CEO of the Planning Administration Rafi Elmaliach in an interview with Ofer Petersburg.

1,300 apartments in four neighborhoods: Jerusalem’s urban renewal revolution continues

The Jerusalem Municipality recommends the regional committee approve major urban renewal plans, adding about 1,300 residential units, public buildings, commercial spaces, and open public areas.


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.