Jerusalem Urban Renewal Project to Replace 48 Homes with 134 New Apartments
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
A major urban renewal project in Jerusalem will see 48 existing apartments demolished and replaced with 134 new units in five seven-story buildings. Approved for deposit by the District Planning Committee, the project represents a significant increase in housing density. The development, located near Emek Refaim, is expected to cost around NIS 300 million and includes underground parking. The plan was expanded during the planning process to better utilize the site's potential.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- 48 existing apartments in Jerusalem will be demolished for a new housing project.
- 134 new apartments will be built in five seven-story buildings.
- The urban renewal project is expected to cost approximately NIS 300 million.
- The plan has been approved for deposit by the District Planning Committee.
- The project aims to nearly triple the number of housing units in the complex.
A significant urban renewal project is advancing in Jerusalem, involving the demolition of 48 existing apartments to make way for 134 new residential units across five seven-story buildings. The project, located near Emek Refaim on the outskirts of the city, is expected to involve an investment of approximately NIS 300 million. The plan, which covers about 5 dunams, includes the construction of active ground floors and an underground parking facility, representing a planned increase of 86 housing units, nearly tripling the current number.
The plan has been approved for deposit by the District Planning Committee, a crucial step but not yet final approval for construction. The project aligns with the neighborhood's master plan, and its area was expanded during the planning process following a request from the Local Committee to maximize its planning potential. Initially, Menahrer had promoted a smaller-scale plan, but was asked to broaden the complex's boundaries. The company stated that this expansion was managed while adhering to original timelines and in coordination with municipal and district planning authorities.
The architectural firm Kolker Kolker Epstein designed the Jerusalem plan, with legal counsel provided by attorney Meital Twister. The project is situated in an area slated for development, with the plan encompassing approximately 20,000 square meters of construction above ground.
