Bnei Brak Industrial Zone to Be Replaced by Housing and Public Spaces

The "Em HaMoshavot-HaMakabim" urban renewal project will span approximately 16 dunams at the intersection of HaMakabim Street and Derech Em HaMoshavot. The plan features 198 new housing units across seven buildings of 6.5 stories each, with about 40 units designated as small apartments. According to Maariv, the development aims to replace an area previously considered an environmental nuisance with modern facilities.

In addition to housing, the complex includes 1,000 square meters of commercial space along HaMakabim Street and a 12-story public building spanning 19,000 square meters. This public facility is intended for educational, community, cultural, health, and religious services. The project also allocates three dunams for open public spaces, featuring an active green roof on the public building and pedestrian accessibility improvements.

Separately, Ice reported that residents of a different housing project in Bnei Brak are suing their developer over delayed apartment delivery. The lawsuit seeks approximately 1.58 million shekels in compensation for the delays.