With the support of the Beracha Foundation, the Haira program develops public spaces as a means to promote urban sustainability. Our holistic approach includes the three aspects of sustainability: community, environment, and economy. The participating organizations and professional staff work with city employees and leadership. Together, we develop spaces that improve the quality of life of the residents and embed innovative work processes among the city or town’s professional staff that helps streamline their ongoing work to develop the city.
Developing city tours to encourage a sense of belonging and a stronger connection together, with the Municipal Education Administration.
Data-based mapping and analysis to improve walkability and stay in public spaces
City residents planting 200 young trees at Neot Afek, Kiryat Bialik
Creating a physical infrastructure to encourage stay for a variety of residents in the town square
Interdisciplinary Competition for Urban Planning in Nahariya
The way to evaluate the challenges and opportunities in an urban space,
is through examination of its features and qualities.
Here’s a little peek into one of the assessment metrics Haira’s toolkit offers:
Is it possible to reach the space easily and safely on foot and by bicycle? Does it allow free and comfortable movement in a way suited to a variety of ages and populations?
Is there comfortable seating? Is it shaded? Is it clean? Is the space well-lit when dark?
Is the place home to a variety of businesses?
האם יש גיוון בסוגי העסקים הפועלים במקום?
האם קיים במרחב מקום למפגש, לבילוי משותף וליצירת קשר בין אוכלוסיות מגוונות? האם הוא מעודד יצירה עצמאית מקומית? האם הוא עוצב ונבנה בתהליך השתתפותי?
Is there a designated area for meeting, spending time together and connecting diverse populations? Does it encourage local independent creativity?
Is there a strict adherence to the use of material that represent care for the environment? Does the design of the place consider the local landscape?
האם יש הקפדה על שימוש בחומרים המבטאים שמירה על הסביבה? האם העיצוב של המרחב מתחשב בנוף המקומי?
צילום – סורה וילהלמסון, שושי טל, מור ולדמן | כתיבת תוכן: שירלי יניב | עיצוב ובניית אתר – ירדן טל
Photography: Sara Wilhelmsohn, Shoshi Tal, Mor Waldman | Content writer: Shirly Yaniv | Site Design and development – Yarden Tal