Bialik lakes, Stream revitalzation

Revitalize the Gedora Lake and transform it into a nature park with wetland habitats, serving as a link between the urban landscape of the city center and the surrounding natural landscape.
The design and development was done through a participatory process with a multidisciplinary approach and with broad financial backing, using a nature-based solutions approach.

  • Resident survey together with the local authority and Eshel Jointץ
  • Singling out the Shimon Peres Promenade as the city residents’ main, most beloved thoroughfare for sport and leisure.
  • Sustainable Landscaping Pilot along the route.
  • Ecological infrastructures survey done by the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel.
  • Formation of a broad multisectoral partnership consisting of three local authorities and 10 organizations from the first and third sectors.
  • Raised NIS 1,200,000 for initial planning and execution of a Vision Demonstration Space.
  • Formation of a professional, multidisciplinary planning team from within various fields.
  • Formation of an eco-hydrological and urban vision.
  • Locating of a space for the vision demonstration.
  • Vision Demonstration Space – expected completion: End of 2024.
Kiryat BIalik Municipality
Kiryat Ata Municipality
Nahal HaKishon Drainage Authority
AGMA Knowledge Center for Waterways
Nahal HaKishon Authoiry
Eshel Joint
KKL-JNF
Israel Nature and Protection of Nature in israel
Israel Lands Authority
Haifa Bay Association of Towns
Zevulun Reginal Council
Dams and Streams

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Kriyat Bialik

Revitalize the Gedora Lake and transform it into a nature park with wetland habitats, serving as a link between the urban landscape of the city center and the surrounding natural landscape.

Nahariya

Interdisciplinary Competition for Urban Planning in Nahariya

Arad

Creating a physical infrastructure to encourage stay for a variety of residents in the town square

Kiryat Bialik

Reinforcing the sense of belonging among youths in the Zur Shalom neighborhood through creation of professional street art near the clubhouse, involving youths.

Arad

To promote a sense of belonging and to embolden the local resident to make a difference in their urban public space.

Kiryat Bialik

A sustainable landscaping pilot to integrate a sustainable operational and maintenance concept within the local authority, for the sake of local residents’ health and for biodiversity restoration.

Arad

Supporting establishment of a community center for sustainable consumerism, operating two high-quality second-hand stores and organizing sustainability-oriented cultural and recreational activities for FGD (Family Group Discussion) students for the benefit of the resident community.

Nahariya

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

Kiryat Bialik

City residents planting 200 young trees at Neot Afek, Kiryat Bialik

Nahariya

Creative outdoor workspace for the city’s youth.

Nahariya

local street gallery

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