Acre’s Central Bus Station urban renewal project skillfully integrates two historical landmarks to create new public spaces that extend beyond the project's immediate boundaries. The first landmark is Pasha's Aqueduct, a 19th-century waterway whose remnants weave through the plan's area. The axis of the aqueduct has been repurposed to form an open-air corridor, linking parks and residential areas and reconnecting Acre’s old city with the open spaces of western Galilee.
The second landmark is Acre’s existing Central Bus Station, a distinctive 1970s concrete Brutalist structure. This station is being transformed into a vibrant commercial building, complete with a public square and a promenade, leading to a modern transportation hub. Together, these two elements offer a new way to experience the rich historical layers of Acre and extend out to the city’s surrounding countryside.
Project Architect: Marina Parhamovsky
Team: Chemi Gara, Yaden Vaknin