Abandoned Building in Tayibe to Be Replaced by 250 New Apartments

The National Council for Planning and Building for Preferred Housing Areas (Vatmal) is set to discuss the deposit of the first urban renewal plan for the city of Tayibe, located in the Triangle region. The plan focuses on the "Ramot Amal" complex, which has remained abandoned and incomplete for over 40 years. The project originated in the 1980s when a developer sold approximately 120 apartments "on the blueprint" before declaring bankruptcy during an economic crisis. The unfinished concrete structure became a blight on the city, a haven for criminal activity, and a symbol of unmet housing needs for those who had paid for the apartments.

The new plan, initiated by the governmental Urban Renewal Authority as part of its first wave of projects for the Arab community, aims to demolish the derelict structure and an old, condemned elementary school building. In their place, 250 new housing units, a public institution, a public park, and new urban streets will be constructed. The development will include buildings up to five stories high, suitable for extended families seeking to build collectively, and five eight-story buildings with ground-floor commercial spaces, developed by real estate firms.

This project aligns with Tayibe's recent trend towards vertical construction and urban development, aiming to provide housing solutions for young couples struggling to afford homes in the city. The Tayibe municipality, which owns the land, fully supports the plan and participated in its preparation. A broad public consultation process allowed residents to provide input.

Architect Eti Efrati Ariyeh, the Vatmal planner, described the plan as "important social and environmental good news" for Tayibe, highlighting the authority's role in resolving a long-standing urban crisis. She added that the project, in collaboration with the Urban Renewal Authority, is expected to enhance the quality of life through high-quality housing, improved public spaces, and housing solutions tailored to local needs.