New Residential Tower to Replace Old Hospital Near Light Rail in Bat Yam
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
A plan to redevelop the former "Beit HaGafen" hospital in Bat Yam, Israel, has been approved, including a new 27-story residential tower with 140 units and a six-story commercial building. The project will preserve historic structures and create new public spaces, connecting them to the city's light rail. The development aims to enhance urban activity and public space quality in the central area.
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- A 27-story residential tower with 140 units will be built on the former hospital site in Bat Yam.
- The historic "Beit HaGafen" hospital complex will be redeveloped while preserving its heritage.
- The plan includes a new commercial building and the preservation of two historic structures.
- New public spaces and an expanded Wingate Square are part of the redevelopment.
- The project is located near a light rail station and aims to boost urban activity.
The Tel Aviv District Planning and Building Commission has approved a plan to redevelop the former "Beit HaGafen" hospital complex in Bat Yam, a city in central Israel. The historic site, which previously housed a mental health facility, will undergo renewal while preserving its architectural and historical heritage.
The redevelopment project includes the construction of a new residential tower up to 27 stories high, featuring 140 housing units, 28 of which will be small apartments. Adjacent to the tower, a six-story building for employment and commerce will be erected. The plan also mandates the preservation of two historic structures, one of which, near Wingate Square, will incorporate commercial uses accessible to the public to showcase its historical and architectural value.
Additionally, the project will create new public open spaces and expand Wingate Square at the intersection of Balfour and Rothschild streets. This new public area aims to connect the historic buildings, commercial fronts, and open spaces, fostering a central meeting and gathering place within the city. The commission emphasized that the scale of construction is appropriate for the complex's central location and its proximity to the light rail station, anticipating that the plan will enhance public space quality and urban activity in the area.
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