Jerusalem is no longer just preserving its heritage – it’s actively designing its future. A new urban project near the Malha Tech Park proposes a model of integrated living that aims to reshape daily life in the city’s southwest
Recently recommended for final approval by the local planning committee, the development includes two 30-story residential towers with a total of 482 housing units. Notably, 200 of these units will be offered for long-term rental agreements of at least 20 years – a rare step toward housing security in Israel’s capital
Submitted by the National Planning Administration and designed by Parhi Tsafrir Architects, the project sits along the Jerusalem light rail corridor, ensuring direct access to transit, commerce and public services
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A Walkable Neighborhood Built for Everyday Life
More than just housing, the plan includes daycare centers, kindergartens and a public school, alongside retail and office space. The municipality has called to add cultural and sports facilities, expand bicycle infrastructure, and ensure accessibility at street level – all part of a broader move toward smart, livable urbanism
Building with a Long-Term Civic Commitment
Twelve of the 482 apartments are conditioned on the creation of a long-term maintenance fund – a structural commitment to preserving the quality and care of the buildings long after they are built
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Mayor: We’re Shaping the Future of This City
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion stated: “We are not just constructing buildings. We are creating opportunity, community, and a better quality of life. Jerusalem will be a city where people want to stay, raise families, and belong
