Ten foundational principles for urban planning inspired by Israeli heritage

Low and dense construction, enabling eye contact, proper light, and neighborhood life.

Trees, arches, pergolas, awnings, deep balconies — pleasant walking year-round.

Shared, protected spaces with vegetation, benches, children, and play.

Private-public outdoor space creating Israeli identity, family life, and neighborhood connection.

Ground floor with life: small commerce, cafés, crafts, community education.

Jerusalem: Jerusalem stone. Galilee: Kurkar/local stone wall. Negev: Earth-toned plaster. — Local character in every city.

Dense street network responding to topography, creating strolls, corners, discoveries.

Housing + commerce + education + community, to bring 24/7 life back to the street.

Narrow streets, underground parking, paths and crosswalks prioritizing people.

No more uniform towers. Neighborhood with different builders, different types, different facades — beauty and interest.
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