Jindas – Social Urban Vitalization advances social mobility through urban renewal projects in Israel’s social and geographic periphery. The organization initiates ‘Raze and Rebuild’ housing construction that integrates affordable housing with comprehensive social programming – that includes both individual and community support – and upgraded social services and infrastructure. Jindas specializes in leading the planning and implementation of urban renewal projects together with the local community, bringing to the forefront the needs of residents, and in architectural and economic planning and the use of a wide range of innovative funding methods.

Today, neighborhoods and cities in Israel are distinguished by their residents’ income, and there is no economic viability for urban renewal in peripheral neighborhoods with low land value.  This phenomenon amplifies economic inequality, and bars communities from accessing opportunities in housing, health, employment and culture. This segregation is detrimental to the well-being and resilience of the country and its people.

Social urban regeneration is a tremendous opportunity for social and economic growth for families and across cities in Israel. To accelerate change, it is imperative that urban renewal processes include both architectural and social planning, and that they can be financed through innovative funding models that are economically feasible.

An economic and action-based approach is essential in creating these solutions as it brings together the state, local authorities, philanthropy and the business sector. Jindas is unique in its ability to facilitate different partnerships that ensure successful, sustainable and long-term implementation. We offer a proven and successful model that provides comprehensive solutions and engages all stakeholders, similarly to models implemented around the world and in the USA in particular.

The organization applies an all-encompassing  approach – from planning through implementation – and operates concurrently on three levels:

–    The initiation of 'Raze and Rebuild' projects that offer a wide range of affordable housing solutions;

–    All-inclusive social programming with both individual and community counseling for residents, and assistance in accessing rights and benefits in employment, welfare, education and more;

–    Renewal/construction of public buildings and spaces and the upgrade of services.