The Jerusalem district committee has approved the construction of 5,700 housing units in Tzur Hadassa.
By approving this plan near Jerusalem, it is expected to consolidate sections currently divided by Route 375. Additionally, it will provide a solution for a population of about 20,000 residents.
The Jerusalem district planning and construction committee has taken charge of this real estate operation. It is a community settlement of the Mateh Yehuda Regional Council, established in 1960 and located south of Regional Route 375.
5,700 housing units in Tzur Hadassa.
The plan includes a total of 5,700 housing units. Furthermore, it will provide a solution for a population of about 20,000 residents. According to the national master plan 35, the maximum goal for the community will be exceeded.
The Tzur Hadassah community currently includes about 4,000 authorized housing units. In addition, approximately 1,450 already approved housing units have not yet been built on the north side of Route 375.
The new plan proposes a planning framework that connects and unites the area of the current settlement with the area located north of Route 375, which already has approved plans. As part of this, a road will be constructed within the colony’s envelope, which will connect all its sections on both sides of the road and allow for the passage of vehicles and pedestrians. The plan also proposes the establishment of a business complex that will combine residential, public, and commercial buildings along the road.
Conservation of landscape, ecological and archaeological values.
Tzur Hadassa defines itself as the center of service areas with the regional council. Therefore, the program will provide a solution for residents of the surrounding communities that rely on it. Additionally, it offers the construction of:
- Schools,
- A regional center (including a day center for the elderly),
- A library,
- A youth center,
- Health centers,
- Synagogues,
- Kindergartens and daycare centers,
- Playgrounds and sports facilities,
- As well as parks and gardens.
The planning administration noted that “all planning will respect, in reference to the values of landscape conservation, ecology, and archaeology. This is due to the city’s location.
It includes guidelines to prevent and reduce runoff (water flowing over the ground) beneath new constructions. In addition, measures will be implemented to stop runoff through auxiliary drainage. Furthermore, a hydrographic study will be conducted to examine environmental aspects.
According to the Jerusalem district planner, this program produces a vision for the community and strikes the right balance between development and the preservation of open spaces. It strengthens its role as a hub in the rural areas of Mate Yehuda.
The plan was initiated by the Ministry of Construction and Housing and was prepared by architect Renana Yardeni (head of the architecture office of the city of Eilat, she was involved in the redevelopment of the Haifa port in 2015).
