375 apartments and tens of thousands of square meters for commerce and employment: Talpiot Industrial Zone, Jerusalem, will become a vibrant district

The Local Planning and Building Committee has approved two plans by the Israel Land Authority (ILA) and the Jerusalem Development Authority for the renewed Talpiot area. The Licensing Office complex will be vacated, making way for a 30-story mixed-use residential tower and a 19-story building to be used by the Israel Police and government offices. Additionally, the area will include educational institutions, community, religious, and welfare services. 115 residential units will be available for rent for at least 20 years.

By Doron Breutman, Nadlan Center

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The Local Planning and Building Committee in Jerusalem has recently approved two significant plans to transform the Talpiot industrial zone into a lively, modern district. These plans, which require final approval from the District Planning Committee, include adding hundreds of new housing units alongside large public buildings, commercial spaces, and employment zones. Around 375 new apartments are planned, 24,000 square meters of commercial and employment space are allocated, and tens of thousands of square meters are allocated to public buildings.

One of the approved plans, which the local committee has recommended for district-level approval, proposes a high-quality mixed-use complex. It includes residential, public, commercial, and employment areas, bordered by Moshe Baram, Pierre Koenig, Ha’uman, and Industry streets. The plan, covering approximately 17 dunams, suggests vacating the current Licensing Office complex and constructing a 30-story residential tower with 217 apartments. The building will feature six basement levels designated for commercial and employment spaces, covering about 13,500 square meters.

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The proposal also includes constructing a 19-story building intended for the Israel Police and other government offices, with an additional 10,200 square meters for employment and commercial uses. Furthermore, the plan allocates approximately 14,000 square meters for public institutions, including a school, daycare center, kindergartens, youth club, sports complex, and synagogue.

The site of the project that will replace the Licensing Office complex in Talpiot (Orbach Halevi Architects)
The project’s initiators are the Jerusalem Development Authority and the Accountant General’s Office at the Ministry of Finance. The plan was designed by architect Uri Halevi from Orbach Halevi Architects.

115 rental apartments for a minimum of 20 years

The second plan, recommended for district approval, proposes another mixed-use complex between Pierre Koenig and Yaakov Ben Dov streets adjacent to the future light rail route. The plan covers about 16 dunams and includes constructing a 14-story residential building with 42 apartments and a 29-story residential tower with 115 apartments available for long-term rent for at least 20 years.

Additionally, the plan allocates approximately 35,000 square meters for public buildings and institutions to establish an elementary school and other facilities to support education, culture, community, welfare, and religious services. The plan was developed by architect Ado Alonim from Alonim Gurevich Architects in collaboration with the city development group Boni Arim.

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon: “The old industrial zone in Talpiot, currently home to garages, workshops, and shops, is about to transform dramatically in the coming years. It will become a vibrant, modern district of business, residences, and culture. This will be complemented by a transportation revolution in the area, including establishing the Blue Line and connecting future light rail lines to intercity railways. These elements will turn the new Talpiot district into a major attraction for residents, businesses, and companies, contributing significantly to Jerusalem’s economic growth and prosperity.”

The contents of this article are designed to provide the reader with general information and not to serve as legal or other professional advice for a particular transaction. Readers are advised to obtain advice from qualified professionals prior to entering into any transaction.

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