Planning

Artificial islands: the way forward?

18/06/2012

Are artificial islands the solution to Israel’s land shortage problems?
An inter-ministerial committee has been established in the Knesset to reconsider the practicality of building artificial islands off the Mediterranean coast.

Time out on Planning Reform Bill

Antisocial and unsustainable - and unaffordable? More and more Knesset Members are getting the point that Adam Teva V'Din has been making for the last two years. After our court case caused the cabinet to extend committee review period, the government is now taking time out because of opposition and disputes from within. Cabinet review will recommence April 1, and the special planning reform committee will continue working on the bill only on April 30, after the Passover recess.

20/03/2012

Sasgon valley: planners decide against protecting untouched landscape

Environmental organizations, local activists and the Minister for Environmental Protection will continue attempts to block plans for a tourism resort complex in the Aravah's untouched landscape.

29/02/2012

Housing protests highlight planning problems

Will the government's fast-tracking housing bill help anyone get a new home faster and cheaper?

18/07/2011

Planning Reform: No room for mistakes

The Planning & Building bill is the #1 threat to Israel’s environment, landscape heritage and quality of life. Yet it's moving rapidly through the legislative process with only a few whimpers of protest from lawmakers. The public is unaware of the threats the bill presents. Here's some background to help you decide YOUR position on changes in one of Israel's most important laws.

25/03/2010

High Court of Justice to government: What's the rush?

The outcome of the hearing in early March of IUED’s joint petition with SPNI protesting the limited period of 21 days for public responses to the proposed Planning & Building bill is that High Court of Justice 'recommended' that the government consider extending the period. Unfortunately, the Ministerial Committee for Legislation went ahead and approved for first reading the government bill.

14/03/2010