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Haifa Approves Plan for 65-Story Tower in Major Urban Renewal Project

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First reported by Globes · 3 hours ago

What happened

Haifa's planning committee has proposed a major urban renewal project in Kiryat Eliezer featuring three towers, including a 65-story, 246-meter-high building. The development will add 618 housing units, commercial spaces, and public facilities but still requires regional approval amid concerns over building height.

  • 01Haifa plans a 65-story, 246-meter tower in Kiryat Eliezer as part of urban renewal.
  • 02The Gateway project includes 618 new housing units across three towers.
  • 03The development will add commercial, public, and student housing facilities.
  • 04The tallest tower will feature a public observation deck.
  • 05Regional planners question the towers' height and seek alternatives.
  • 06Final approval is pending government designation and regional committee consent.

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Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago
Haifa Approves Plan for 65-Story Tower in Major Urban Renewal Project
GlobesUnrated · Hebrew3 hours ago
Haifa Advances 65-Story Urban Renewal Tower Project in Kiryat Eliezer

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