This project is part of a national initiative led by the Israeli Authority for Urban Renewal, focused on developing new strategies for the regeneration of Arab towns — with Ar’ara serving as a case study for sustainable growth and local revitalization.

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Situated along Al-Qods Street, the town’s main axis linking to Route 65, the plan targets the historic center of Ar’ara — a 63-dunam area characterized by low-density housing, ground-floor commercial activity, and traces of its agricultural past. Despite significant population growth since the British Mandate, the town remains marked by openness, greenery, and a fragmented urban fabric. The proposal envisions a stronger, more coherent center — one that supports increased density while maintaining local character. Through a combination of public realm strategies, residential redevelopment, and commercial revitalization, the plan outlines flexible regeneration scenarios ranging from minimal to extensive intervention. These include legible street networks, public squares, gathering spaces, and upgrades to infrastructure, all while working with — not against — the existing built environment. Two scenarios define the scale of impact: the maximum intervention proposes 402 residential units (291 added), ~10,000 sq.m. of commercial space, and 24.5 dunams of public and infrastructural areas. The minimum scenario outlines 283 units (156 added), ~7,280 sq.m. of commercial use, and a more gradual approach to transformation. In both cases, the goal is clear: to restore the center of Ar’ara as a vibrant, inclusive, and connected urban core for generations to come.