Massive Urban Complex Planned Above Highway 1 Near Jerusalem
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
A significant urban development project is planned above Highway 1 near Jerusalem in Mevaseret Zion, approved for deposit by the Jerusalem District Planning and Building Commission. The 37-dunam project by the Israel Land Authority will include 200 housing units, 300 sheltered housing units, extensive commercial and employment spaces, and public services, aiming to connect divided parts of the town and create a new urban center.
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- A major urban development project is planned above Highway 1 near Jerusalem.
- The project in Mevaseret Zion includes 200 housing units and 300 sheltered housing units.
- It will feature 26,000 sqm of commercial/employment space and 4,700 sqm for public services.
- The plan aims to connect two parts of Mevaseret Zion separated by the highway.
- The Israel Land Authority initiated the plan approved by the Jerusalem District Planning Commission.
A large-scale urban development project, set to include housing, commerce, employment, and sheltered housing, is planned to be constructed above Highway 1 near Jerusalem. The Jerusalem District Planning and Building Commission has approved the deposit of the plan, initiated by the Israel Land Authority, for an area of approximately 37 dunams in Mevaseret Zion. The project aims to transform the current traffic-dominated area into a vibrant urban space that will connect the two parts of the locality, which are currently separated by the highway.
As part of this "revolution" in construction, 200 housing units will be built, half of which will be designated for long-term rental for 15 years. Additionally, 300 sheltered housing units are planned. The complex will also feature approximately 26,000 square meters of commercial and employment space, and about 4,700 square meters for public services. Buildings will rise up to nine stories, integrating these various functions within a single complex.
Dan Kinan, the district planner for Jerusalem at the Planning Administration, highlighted the plan's significance, stating it is expected to greatly benefit Mevaseret Zion by increasing the supply of sheltered housing and rental units for young families, alongside expanding commercial and employment areas. He also described the plan as an example of "thinking outside the box," converting underutilized land in the heart of the locality into part of the urban fabric.
The design seeks to leverage the land above the existing transportation infrastructure to create a new urban hub that will centralize residences, workplaces, commerce, and public services. The plan was prepared by Cohen Wind Architects.
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