{"id":102860,"date":"2025-09-01T13:00:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T10:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jerusalem-online.co.il\/?p=102860"},"modified":"2025-08-31T22:59:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T19:59:35","slug":"new-vs-old-jerusalem-streets-in-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jerusalem-online.co.il\/en\/new-vs-old-jerusalem-streets-in-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"New vs Old: Jerusalem Streets in Transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"

A striking change is unfolding in Jerusalem\u2019s public space: the city is replacing its old street signs with a unified design in three languages \u2013 Hebrew, Arabic and English. The project not only upgrades the city\u2019s appearance but also reflects its unique cultural identity. Already, streets like Jaffa Road, Nevi\u2019im Street and the historic Nachlaot neighborhood are showcasing the new signs, blending function with symbolism<\/p>\n

New street signs on Jaffa Road and Nevi\u2019im Street<\/h3>\n

The first wave of installations has appeared along Jaffa Road and Nevi\u2019im Street in the city center. The new blue signs feature clear lettering in three languages and corrected long-standing spelling mistakes. Residents say the update makes navigation easier while giving Jerusalem\u2019s busiest streets a fresh, elegant look. This local change paves the way for broader upgrades across the city<\/p>\n

Nachlaot and Mekor Baruch: a unified visual language<\/h3>\n

Beyond the main roads, neighborhoods such as Nachlaot and Mekor Baruch are seeing the transition to the new signage. By reducing unnecessary poles and integrating signs onto existing structures, the city frees up sidewalk space for pedestrians. The uniform design also gives older neighborhoods a sense of renewal, aligning them with Jerusalem\u2019s wider urban identity. From here, the project spreads to additional districts<\/p>\n

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Kiryat HaLeom and Rehavia: urban transformation continues<\/h3>\n

In Kiryat HaLeom and Rehavia, the new signs were introduced as part of a citywide plan to reshape Jerusalem\u2019s public face. Designed with input from architects and signage experts, the project emphasizes both functionality and symbolism. Mayor Moshe Lion described the initiative as bringing \u201celegance, unity and accessibility\u201d to Israel\u2019s capital. This broader perspective returns us to the heart of the story \u2013 Jerusalem presenting itself as a modern city that honors its layered identity<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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