National Outline Plan 38 deals with the strenghtening of older buildings against earthquake damage. The strengthening will be carried out by developers, who will gain the right to add apartments to the buildings to cover their costs. Bimkom’s report outlines a number of flaws in this plan, from financial, social and structural perspectives. Read the … read more
In April 2009, a plan was submitted by the Jewish National Fund (JNF) for the afforestation of the area north-west of the Bedouin township of Lakiya in the Negev. The plan did not take into account the existence of unrecognized villages in the area and, if approved, would have significantly limited the possibilities for development … read more
The village of Darejat was established over 200 years ago when its residents purchased the land from local Bedouins in the area. Darejat is a thriving Arab community with almost no unemployment. Most of the residents work in agriculture or are self-employed. The village includes an elementary school, medical clinic, “mother and baby” clinic, and a … read more
The Enclaves Created by the Separation Barrier: “Between Fences” monitors and assesses the spatial impact of the Barrier for Palestinian villages trapped between the Separation Barrier and the Green Line, and the implications the drastic reduction in available land and mobility will have on the quality of life of the Palestinian population in both the short and … read more
On Februrary 10th 2013, Bimkom along with residents in the working class neighborhood of Kiryat Yovel in Jerusalem, submitted its objection to the Municipality’s plan to raze the existing low-density buildings and replace them with high-density towers on Zionism Street. This plan of raze and rebuild, known as pinui-binui, is a government initiative which seeks … read more
This report by Bimkom and the Arab Center for Alternative Planning (ACAP), Outline Planning for Arab Localities in Israel, offers an updated, systematic review of the planning situation in Arab communities in Israel for the first time. The report reviews the status of outline plans for 119 Arab communities with a total population of approximately … read more
This position paper is the result of collaboration between Bimkom, the Technion Laboratory for Planning with the Community, and the People of Jaffa’s Committee for the Preservation of Rights to Land and Housing. The report investigates the story of a major wave of eviction and demolition orders facing nearly five hundred homes in Jaffa. Most of these … read more
A gender perspective is aware of the socio-cultural differences between women and men in terms of the functions they perform in different societies. It addresses the functions and needs of both women and men – not just those of women. This is a gender perspective, not a feminine perspective. Attention to the sociocultural differences between women and men … read more
The Kaminker Project (2006) is a three-year initiative with the community of Issawiya to develop and secure the authorities’ approval for a new master plan which reflects the residents’ long-term needs and preferences in terms of housing, basic services, economic development and infrastructure. The project was established in January 2004 to honor the memory of … read more
