As cities around the world adapt to changing needs, Jerusalem is taking bold steps to reshape its urban landscape. The city’s Local Planning and Building Committee has recommended the approval of four major urban renewal plans, totaling approximately 1,300 new residential units across the neighborhoods of Gonen, Kiryat Menachem, Shmuel Hanavi and Armon Hanatziv
These projects reflect a vision of integrated development—combining housing, commerce, community services, and open spaces—while preserving the unique identity of Jerusalem as both a modern city and a historic symbol
Gonen: From 194 to 522 Homes
A large redevelopment on Yehoshua Ben Nun and Rabbi Chisda Streets will replace outdated apartment blocks with six modern towers, two of them rising over 30 floors. The project includes kindergartens, daycare centers, synagogues, and public green areas.
Kiryat Menachem: 350 New Units by the Light Rail
Along Nicaragua Street, three old buildings will make way for new mixed-use developments—strategically located near the city’s light rail line. The plan incorporates education facilities and a new public plaza
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Shmuel Hanavi: 205 Apartments and a New Street Grid
In place of an aging building on Magen HaElef Street, three 12-story residential buildings will rise, alongside commercial spaces and daycare facilities. A new traffic and pedestrian layout will also be introduced
Armon Hanatziv: Towers, Parks and Commercial Fronts
On Kashani Street, four low-rise buildings will be replaced with two 27-floor towers featuring 187 new units, street-level shops, public institutions, and pedestrian pathways connecting to the local park
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The Mayor’s Vision
“Jerusalem’s housing revolution is in full swing,” said Mayor Moshe Lion. “Urban renewal is our heart—it transforms streets, neighborhoods and communities while promoting social, economic and environmental justice
