Jerusalem Municipality Advancing Plans To Build Over 5,000 New Housing Units
For The Arab Public
Jerusalem Municipality 18 December 2009

The Jerusalem Municipality is currently advancing plans to build over 5,000
new housing units for the Arab public in Jerusalem.

Among the plans currently being promoted in the eastern part of the city
are:

A master plan for Tel Edasa in the northern part of the city, including
approximately 2,000 new housing units. The plan is due to be submitted
local and district committees.

A master plan for the Arab-Aswahara area including approximately 2,500
housing units. It is being discussed by the local and district committees.

A master plan for the Dir Al-Amud and Al-Muntar areas in Beit Tsafafa for an
additional 500 housing units is currently in advanced planning stages.

A master plan for Jebel Mukhaber including 172 housing units and public
structures is due to be discussed for approval by the district committee.

The district committee is discussing an additional 50 and 72 housing units
for Abu Tor and Tzur Bahker, respectively.

The Jerusalem municipality is implementing court decisions and enforcing the
law. This is alongside advancing construction solutions and improving
municipal services for residents of the eastern part of the city.

Mayor Nir Barkat points out that the Municipality is working to meet the
needs of all sectors and to allow the construction of new housing units in
various neighborhoods in order to attract young people to the capital and
encourage them to buy apartments there. "There is demand in Jerusalem for
the construction of new housing units throughout the city. The Municipality
is working to meet the needs of residents, Jewish and Arab alike, in an
equal manner," the Mayor added.