Planning
Lack of safe rooms pushes residents to sign urban renewal deals faster
5 November 2026 · Based on Maariv
About 3.2 million Israelis live without a standard protected space (mamad). New data show a marked change in pinui-binui (demolish-and-rebuild urban renewal) projects. Residents who once took years to decide are now signing quickly, and in some cases the required majority is reached within weeks.
What it means for buyers abroad
Urban renewal projects may move faster than before, which could affect timelines for new apartments in older neighborhoods. Buyers abroad should still check each project's actual stage and approvals.
