The urban renewal project in the Givat Kandi complex in Atlit - finally approved!
(haipo) - The plan for urban renewal in the Givat Kennedy complex in Atlit, drawn up by the Israel Land Authority in collaboration with the Coast of Carmel Regional Council, received final approval after a discussion of objections in the Committee for Planning Preferred Housing Complexes (and TML). This is a significant step in the field of urban renewal in the settlement, within the framework of which a project will be carried out Comprehensive evacuation-construction on an area of about 51 dunams.
As part of the project, approximately 242 existing housing units will be demolished, and in their place approximately 865 new housing units will be built, including a diverse mix with approximately 173 small apartments. In addition to the housing units, the plan includes the construction of commercial areas, public buildings such as kindergartens, community centers, a synagogue, health funds and day care centers. Also, open public areas will be developed, while taking care to preserve the natural landscape of the Kurkar Ridge and preserve the trees that exist on the site .
One of the main elements of the plan is the emphasis placed on protecting the environment and combining modern construction with the natural landscape of the area. The building was carefully planned to include green spaces, pleasant inner courtyards and walking paths that spread along the axis of the Kurkar Ridge. As part of the plan, 17,600 square meters were determined for residences, 2,700 square meters for public buildings to be combined with residences, and 13,500 square meters to be allocated to open public areas, with the aim of providing a response to the needs of the community and preserving the unique character of the place.

A real holiday for the Atlit settlement
Asif Isaac, head of the Carmel Coast Regional Council, said to Lahi Fe:
"The approval of the plan is a real holiday for the settlement of Atlit. One of our main goals was the restoration and upgrading of the Kendi neighborhood in the heart of the settlement. From the very beginning of our journey we realized that this must be done hand in hand with the development and construction in the rest of the settlement, and of course with affordable housing for the local men and women. It was only later that I realized How complex is the situation on the ground, and why so far - since 2009! - not a single plan for upgrading the neighborhood has been approved.
This is a project of great importance, which brought with it a difficult planning-economic challenge. I am happy for the privilege given to me to lead the process for the completion and approval of the program, and would like to thank everyone who took part in the realization of this vision."

"Building permits already in the coming year"
in conversation with haipo, the deputy head of the council and holder of the Atlit case, Usher Vakanin, refers to the progress of the regeneration project in the Kennedy neighborhood:
"The council has submitted the proposal and the plan has already been approved, and now the ball is in the hands of the developers. We aim to see building permits within a year.
The project brings with it a significant innovation to the neighborhood, which includes the complete replacement of the existing residences, along with the construction of a new community center and clinic that will serve the residents in place of the old buildings that will be demolished as part of the works. This is a project of the highest social and community value. The Kennedy neighborhood has suffered neglect for years, while the rest The settlement has grown and developed. The residents of the neighborhood have been waiting for this change for decades, and this is a defining moment for them."
Regarding the environmental aspects, Vaknin noted the commitment to preserve the values of nature and open spaces in the area: preservation of open spaces and the ridge path - one of the outstanding natural assets in the conservation area of the ancient olive trees - which are located in the area of the neighborhood and give it a unique historical and environmental value. Vakanin emphasized that the project received no objections from the residents of Atlit, which indicates the broad support it has among the local community.
According to the forecasts, the council aims to start implementing the project immediately, with the aim of seeing the construction stages progress already in the coming year. "This is an important step not only for the neighborhood, but also for the entire settlement," Vakanin concluded.
The project is managed by the architect Ila Ronal from the office "Ronal Architects" and designed by the architect Shmuel Groag, an engineer with experience in urban development projects.
Einav Ringler, Director of the Senior Division for Planning and Projects at the Israel Land Authority, commented on the approval of the plan:
The plan for urban renewal in Atlit Center presents a vision for upgrading the old complex, combining residences, commerce and public buildings, while preserving nature and the environment. The plan is designed to improve the quality of life of the residents, strengthen the settlement and support its future growth.
With the beginning of the implementation of the project, Atlit will become part of the national map of urban renewal in Israel, and will march the settlement towards a vision of a modern, green and leading community.
The time has come long ago.
Those who know the place, the central area of Atlit, which just doesn't look good.
Crumbling houses reminiscent of a development town, just not suitable for the environment of
Accelerated regeneration and development occurring in all new neighborhoods with improvement
in the older areas.
Welcome to the new planning in this area.
This is an important project