Approved: 550 New Units in Jerusalem's Pat Neighborhood

The Jerusalem District Committee today published its decision to approve construction in the capital's Pat neighborhood. The complex covers an area of approximately 11 dunams, "nestled" in the triangle of Dov Yosef, Beham and Rosenstein streets.

This is a project by the urban renewal company of the Cramim Karta group, which will demolish about 100 old apartments and build 550 units in their place. This is a relatively high multiplier, 5.5, but it should be noted that the Jerusalem Municipality's policy is to significantly increase building rights along the light rail route. Indeed, the Urban Renewal Vineyards project is located near two planned light rail lines: the Green Line, which is already under construction and will start in Gilo, pass through the Pat intersection and continue to Mount Scopus, and the Blue Line, which is planned to run from Ramot to Talpiot and Gilo.

The plan, presented by the firm Miloslavsky Architects, will include three towers of different heights, combining terraced construction with a mix of residential uses, about 6,500 square meters for employment and about 2,500 square meters for commerce. It also includes open spaces and public buildings for the benefit of the neighborhood community. A fourth tower is expected to be built in phase B of the project.

The CEO of Keramit Urban Renewal, Assaf Nabnetzel, told the Israel Construction Center news site that "the Pat neighborhood renewal plan is moving forward. So thank you to the district committee, to Mayor Moshe Leon and to the city engineer and his team and, first of all, to the apartment owners for their trust and patience. We can build a new and beautiful Jerusalem, honoring its past and promoting its growth as the capital of Israel."