Buildings

Rising up: the surprising city becoming Israel's tower capital

While Tel Aviv falls to fifth, Jerusalem leads in new tower construction. Thousands of apartments are planned across neighborhoods in the urban renewal reshaping the capital.

Illustration: Tower Construction.
Anemones, Kibbutz Be'eri.

Who wants to open a hotel in the Gaza Envelope? The state will cover a third of the cost

The newly uncovered site at Wadi al-Nasb.

Egypt discovers copper workshop, admin buildings, and observation points at Wadi al-Nasb

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Mixed-use development in the south: 30-story towers in Kiryat Gat


Between Ramat Aviv and Ramat HaSharon: South Glilot District set to launch

The Israel Land Authority’s plan for South Glilot, spanning the cities of Ramat HaSharon and Tel Aviv, has been approved.

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A New Project Launches in Be’er Ya’akov

Avnei Derech Group has received a permit to build a new residential project in the Shikmim neighborhood of the city, with an investment of approximately NIS 300 million.

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One building stops the entire neighborhood: It’s time to recognize the “recalcitrant building”

Despite progress in Israel’s urban renewal, thousands of housing units are stalled because a single building refuses to join the project.

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ICR submits major urban renewal plan in Haifa: 2,400 housing units

The major urban renewal plan for the Kiryat Shprinzak neighborhood in Haifa.

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Ramat Gan renewed: Two boutique buildings to replace old railway building

Almog Group has started demolishing a four-story railway building on Rosh Pina Street to build two boutique buildings with 46 new apartments. What will the current owners receive?

Demolition of Old Rakevet Building in Ramat Gan, Almog Group

Reform approved: All building types must use inspection institutes starting January 2026

The National Council completed the reform’s final phase: all new buildings require certified inspection, except special cases. Ariela Yariv Gotenberg calls it a key milestone in licensing.

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A new flavor in the heart of Gush Dan: The 'Umami' neighborhood surprises young people

Quality schools, an NIS 11 million park, busy shops, a strong community, and Purple Line access make Kiryat Ono’s new neighborhood a top choice for thousands of families seeking modern living.

 Visualization – Umami Project in Kiryat Ono

Revolution in central Rishon LeZion: 11 old buildings to make way for hundreds of new apartments

With an investment of hundreds of millions of shekels, the Sufrin Group is advancing a major urban renewal project in the heart of Rishon LeZion - expected revenues: about half a billion shekels.

 Illustration: Buildings in Central Israel

Ashkelon?? This surprising project is forecasting unprecedented revenues in the city

Effi Capital began building Effi Square, an 8-floor office and retail project in Ashkelon’s Ir HaYayin, amid a 39% rise in A-class office rents in the city over the past 4 years.

 Employment and Commercial Project in Ashkelon – Effi Square

From real estate to reality: How the Alma project built a bridge between Israel and the US

When Jews from Great Neck and Kings Point bought 50 homes in Alma, Kiryat Ono, they built more than real estate - they sparked a historic bond, leading to a sister city pact with US towns.

Alma project - Cnaan Group

Point-specific local outline plan – what landowners must know about their building rights

Many landowners don’t know checking a point-specific local plan reveals extra building rights, boosting property value. Miriam Baskon, architect, explains this important process.

 Miriam Baskon