Israeli Government Approves 16 New Urban Renewal Projects with Nearly 8,700 New Homes
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First reported by Globes · 1 day ago
What happened
Israel's Urban Renewal Authority approved 16 new projects replacing 1,899 old housing units with 8,668 new apartments nationwide, including major developments in Beit Shemesh and Tel Aviv. These projects benefit from tax incentives and legal measures to expedite construction. The government also fast-tracked renewal in conflict-affected areas of Ramat Gan and Bnei Brak, with more announcements expected soon.
- 01Israel approves 16 urban renewal projects replacing 1,899 units with 8,668 new homes.
- 02Largest project in Beit Shemesh will build 3,467 units replacing 486 existing ones.
- 03Tel Aviv to add 907 new units across three complexes replacing 295 old units.
- 04Projects benefit from tax incentives and legal tools to overcome owner resistance.
- 05Authority aims to speed urban renewal nationwide, including peripheral regions.
- 06Two conflict-damaged zones in Ramat Gan and Bnei Brak fast-tracked for redevelopment.
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