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Givatayim Plans 4,500 New Apartments Around Future Metro Stations

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By עופר פטרסבורג

First reported by Mako · Aug 3, 2026

What happened

Givatayim has approved a plan to build 4,500 new apartments around future metro stations, including high-rise towers and mixed-use developments, to prepare for the upcoming metro network. The plan also includes educational expansions and public space upgrades, aiming to facilitate early construction permits and reduce project uncertainties.

  • 01Givatayim will build 4,500 new apartments near future metro stations on 260 dunams.
  • 02High-rise towers up to 45 floors allowed on main metro corridors; inner streets capped at 9.5 floors.
  • 0340% of apartments will be small units; 25% of space reserved for commercial and hotel uses.
  • 04Plan includes expanding schools, adding kindergartens, and improving public spaces.
  • 05Building permits for inner streets can be issued before metro completion.
  • 06Experts say plan reduces uncertainty and accelerates urban renewal projects.

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In this story
People
OrganizationsTel Aviv District Planning and Building Committee, Paz Economics and Engineering, Planning Administration
PlacesGivatayim, Borochov neighborhood, Kiryat Yosef, Rozenshtein neighborhood, Aliyat HaNoar Street, Katznelson Street

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MakoCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Givatayim Plans 4,500 New Apartments Around Future Metro Stations
N12Center · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Givatayim Approves 4,500 New Apartments Near Future Metro Stations

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