About a hundred residents participated in a public engagement meeting that took place at the Muse Cultural Center, as part of the planning process for the restoration of the cemetery area.
Yesterday (Wednesday 5/2/25) a significant event was held to further develop and restore the Kabra area, in the presence of residents of the area, representatives of local authorities, professionals and environmental organizations. The Kabra restoration project is led by the Carmel Drainage and Streams Authority, in cooperation with the Hof Carmel Regional Council, Kibbutz Ma'agan Michael, the Nature and Parks Authority and the Society for the Protection of Nature.
The event allowed the general public to take an active part and influence the project planning process, which aims to restore the historic landscape of the Kabarah Marshes and strengthen the connection between nature, community and tourism.
The collaboration process was managed by Dr. Yariv Sagi.
The public participation process included:
- Presentation of the project details and vision from planners Zack Reicher, DHV, and the planning team.
- Roundtable discussions on topics of ecology, conservation and restoration, education, tourism and community, gathering insights and ideas that will contribute to the planning process.
Aryeh Sharon, Chairman of the Carmel Drainage and Streams Authority and Head of the Alona Regional Council:
"Public participation is an integral part of our vision. We work to combine environmental restoration, community development, and the creation of economic opportunities. The active participation in the meeting indicates the shared desire to create a better future for the Kabra area and its residents."
Asif Isaac, Head of the Carmel Coast Regional Council:
"Restoring the Kabra area is an important step towards preserving the environment and restoring unique natural assets to the public. We see this as an invitation to sustainable development, connecting nature with the local community."
Dan Alon, CEO of the Society for the Protection of Nature:
"Preserving the Kabra area is an integral part of our fight to protect open spaces and unique ecosystems. Public participation in projects of this type is essential to ensuring their success."
Eyal Miller, Director of the Carmel Region at the Israel Nature and Parks Authority:
"We were pleased to take part in the very successful public participation event, together with all the partners in the important project. Public participation in planning the Kabra area is another milestone in transforming the area into a nature reserve, promenade and recreation area for the residents of the area and the entire people of Israel."
(Photo: Naftali Weiss)
Eyal Shani, Director General of the Carmel Drainage and Streams Authority:
"We thank all participants and all partners along the way, and emphasize that the meeting is another step in the process of restoring the cemetery area, while listening to the needs of the residents and protecting the environment."
Congratulations to the Carmel Beach Regional Council. Continued lovely evening.
From all the words and acknowledgements, I didn't understand what the plans and intentions were for preserving the cemetery area. The main thing was missing.