Will academia shape urban renewal solutions? The Governmental Authority for Urban Renewal convened a landmark conference on April 8 to bridge the gap between academic discourse and policy implementation in the field of urban renewal. The aim is to foster research that facilitates sustainable engagement in the urban renewal market. The conference brought together scholars […]
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In response to the recent attack at the Parsa intersection in Benjamin, where Sgt.-Maj. Ilay David Garfinkel was killed and six others were wounded, Housing and Construction Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf is urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to expedite the relocation of the Sde Ephraim settlement near the incident site. Goldknopf, who is also leader of […]
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Thousands of new apartments are set to emerge in a coveted area as the Tel Aviv District Court greenlights a groundbreaking settlement agreement between the “Adam, Nature and Law” association and the state regarding building plans in Tel Hashomer. The agreement facilitates the continued evacuation of the Tel Hashomer base and the promotion of thousands […]
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Finding Each Other: Due to the shortage of manpower since October 7 and the desire to strengthen the Israeli labor force in the construction sector, as well as the need for haredim (ultra-Orthodox) to participate in the Israeli labor market, dozens of haredim are currently learning the profession of worksite management. This is a flagship […]
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The Israel Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (IIOSH) is constantly interested in protecting workers from harm. This time they paid attention to Muslim Israelis facing the Ramadan month of daily fasting and Israeli women working night shifts. About 21% of Israeli Muslim Arab men are in the working-age group. Due to the halt of […]
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In the heart of Jerusalem lies the Bar-Ilan/Shmuel Hanavi interchange, a bustling nexus of transportation and commerce. This vital junction, named after the intersecting Bar-Ilan and Shmuel Hanavi streets, serves as a lifeline for commuters navigating the city’s labyrinthine streets. Its strategic location in the northern part of Jerusalem makes it a crucial connection point, […]
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The municipality of Jerusalem, through the local planning and building committee, approved four plans on February 11 for deposit in the district committee for urban renewal in Kiryat Menachem, within which 1,709 housing units will be built, including two giant towers of 41 stories each. In addition, the plan includes an area for public use […]
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Sitting atop a ridge on the picturesque slopes in the southeastern corner of the city, Arnona Hills (Mordot Arnona in Hebrew) is Jerusalem’s newest residential project. Surrounded by breathtaking nature on the edge of the Judean Hills and overlooking the valleys below, this new gem promises a lifestyle of luxury and tranquility. The Arnona Hills […]
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With 621 severely injured and 83 dead, 2023 marked the toughest year in at least five years, setting record highs for fatalities and work related accidents. Compared to the previous year, there was a concerning 33% increase in fatalities, according to a Kav LaOved (a non-profit organization concerned with employees’ rights) safety report for the […]
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The Israel Lands Authority has announced an online tender for the purchase of lease rights for the construction of 200 residential and commercial units in Kiryat Ata. The plot being marketed in this tender is part of the main urban axis plan, located in the northern region around Kiryat Ata and spanning approximately 678 dunams. […]
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