Be'er Sheva Launches "Orot" Complex Urban Renewal Plan
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Be'er Sheva has begun marketing 154 new apartments in the "Orot" complex as the first phase of a major urban renewal project. The overall plan will deliver 737 new housing units, replacing 112 existing ones, and includes commercial spaces and public facilities. The project is located in the city's innovation district, near major academic and tech hubs, and also involves restoring the historic "Orot" cinema. The deadline for initial bids is November 10, 2026.
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- Be'er Sheva is marketing 154 new apartments in the "Orot" complex, the first phase of a 737-unit renewal project.
- The "Orot" complex renewal will replace 112 existing units with 737 new apartments in approximately 20 buildings.
- The project includes commercial spaces, public buildings, and new green spaces, with a new transportation link planned.
- The "Orot" complex is located in Be'er Sheva's innovation district, near key academic and tech institutions.
- The historic "Orot" cinema is being revitalized as part of the urban renewal effort.
- The deadline for submitting bids for the initial phase is November 10, 2026.
The Be'er Sheva Municipality has initiated the marketing of the first 154 housing units in the "Orot" complex as part of a larger urban renewal project slated to deliver a total of 737 new apartments. This initial phase involves tenders for three plots of land, designated for the construction of four buildings up to ten stories high, alongside commercial spaces and public facilities. At least 20% of these initial apartments will be under 70 square meters, intended to cater to students and professionals working in the area's academic, medical, and high-tech sectors. The deadline for submitting bids for this tender is November 10, 2026.
The comprehensive plan for the approximately 67-dunam "Orot" complex aims to replace 112 existing housing units with 737 new ones across roughly 20 buildings. The project also includes the development of new commercial areas, public buildings, and green spaces. A new transportation link is planned between HaShalom Road and Gershfeld Street, passing through the French Commando Park, to improve connectivity within the neighborhood. The "Orot" complex is situated in Neighborhood G, within Be'er Sheva's innovation district, close to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Soroka Medical Center, Gav-Yam Negev High-Tech Park, Be'er Sheva North train station, and the IDF's digital technology campus.
In parallel with the housing development, the historic "Orot" cinema is being revitalized. Mayor Ruvik Danilovich stated that the "Orot" complex represents a significant urban renewal initiative in the heart of the innovation district, bringing new housing, commerce, public facilities, and quality urban spaces. He emphasized the project's connection to the surrounding academic, medical, high-tech, and military institutions, and highlighted the revival of the "Orot" cinema as a way to preserve an important part of Be'er Sheva's heritage.
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