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The rise of climate gentrification

As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, certain areas are no longer seen as desirable places to live due to the increased risks of floods, storms, and extreme temperatures.

By BOAZ SCHREIBMAN
18/01/2024

The end of long-delayed urban renewal projects?

A new amendment empowers apartment owners to cancel stagnant urban renewal agreements, providing relief from years of delays and inadequate progress.

Rapid construction licensing reform underway

Construction industry news: Interior minister signs regulations to expedite plan and permit approval, aiming to shorten process by 1-4 years

Jerusalem's 3rd annual Gag Eden Festival aims to spread green roof word

The title is a play on Gan Eden, “Garden of Eden,” and translates as “Roof of Eden.” Not a bad utopian image to aim for.

09/09/2023

From sci-fi to reality: Flying cars powered by NASA tech in the works

A new concept plan from Applied eVTOL Concepts introduces a flying car that is quiet, fast, and can fit in your garage.

Beersheba to get its own light rail after 30 years of attempts

The project is set to take a decade to complete and will cost about NIS 8 billion.

Why are women less likely to use bicycles than men? – study

Researchers found “a positive association between female cycling rate and urban road safety.”

Depression, living in poorer neighborhoods can make you age faster – study

Depression, material deprivation, and social deprivation were all found to speed up aging and increasing the risk of death.

Plans for new Jordanian city raises concern among experts

Urban planning experts call on the Jordanian government to reconsider the plan, which they say is poorly thought out and a misuse of resources

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
20/01/2023
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