With dozens of approved plans for towers and a mayor who promotes a policy of purchasing residential apartments, the capital city is facing a change Jerusalem is the most sought after city in Israel. About 10% of households in Israel will consider purchasing an apartment in it. The high demand meets a reality of very low supply, since the possibility of construction in new areas in Jerusalem is almost non-existent. But in the past year and a half,
With dozens of approved plans for towers and a mayor who promotes a policy of purchasing residential apartments, the capital city is facing a change Jerusalem is the most sought after city in Israel. About 10% of households in Israel will consider purchasing an apartment in it. The high demand meets a reality of very low supply, since the possibility of construction in new areas in Jerusalem is almost non-existent. But in the past year and a half,
Jerusalem is the most sought after city in Israel. About 10% of households in Israel will consider purchasing an apartment in it. The high demand meets a reality of very low supply, since the possibility of construction in new areas in Jerusalem is almost non-existent. But in the past year and a half, dozens of plans for residential towers in the city have been approved.
Change & Policy...
In 2017, the strategic housing plan for 2040 was approved with significant housing goals, the plan received a tailwind in 2019 with the election of Mr. Moshe Leon as mayor. The new policy he brought, replaced that of his predecessor, Mr. Nir Barkat. Believing in promoting business and industrial areas over residential projects. In order to meet the demand, it is necessary to promote urban renewal projects in the city. Leon, who believes that residents should be allowed to purchase a residential apartment, began with the Jerusalem District Committee, giving a green light to the plans. The entry of Minister Litzman into the Ministry of Housing and Minister Deri into the Ministry of Housing
Maintain the horizon. Photo by Sander Crombach
קו רקיע לפני הכל
But not only the shortage of areas for construction on the agenda, approval of new building plans in Jerusalem involves a complex system of considerations that takes into account the character of the city and steers the construction momentum in the city while taking into account buildings for preservation, historical buildings. The city's planners make sure to consider each plan on its merits, while thoroughly examining its integration into the city's skyline, and in viewpoints to the Old City. The varying height of the city's land surface is also taken into account. In many cases, evacuation-construction plans include the subject of the maintenance of old buildings in the area – in order to foster tradition and preserve it, in other cases F
פני הקרקע המשתנים נלקחים בחשבון. צילום: מאיר דקל
מתיחת פנים לשכונות ותיקות
Over 70% of those interested in purchasing an apartment in Jerusalem will be looking for a 4-5 room apartment. 85% of the actual buyers are housing enhancers or those for whom this is the first apartment. Hence the great importance of developing the neighborhoods, so that they can provide an appropriate solution for families with children.
מתיחת פנים לשכונות ותיקות. צילום: מאיר דקל
ראש העיר מר משה ליאון מתחייב כי כל פרויקט של התחדשות עירונית מקבל תכנון הוליסטי שמביא בחשבון את החשיבות בקרבה למוסדות ציבור ולמבני תרבות, את הערך בסביבה ירוקה וכן את הנגישות למרכזי תעסוקה בעיר. השינוי המתהווה בירושלים מביא אתו ציפייה למגמה של משפרי דיור בשכונות המתחדשות ואף לתנועה של תושבים חדשים לתוך העיר.
