התחנה הבאה | צפת

This project focuses on Safed, one of the four holy cities in the Jeiwhs religion and the capital of the Galilee region. Historically, Safed was known as a multicultural city where diverse communities lived together. However, over the years, Safed has grown more homogeneous and is now predominantly populated by ultra-Orthodox Jews. The city is also facing significant topographical challenges that divide the city, particularly its eastern and western parts, creating bypasses into the city. This ‘urban division’ limits the access to the city, diminishes its appeal to investors, and ultimately contributes to negative migration. This project attempts to connect the different parts of the city as well as improve intercity public transportation routes by enabling transportation above below ground, through the Carmiel-Kiryat Shmona railway plan. The new train station in Safed will serve as a regional and urban hub that will fit in the local fabric. This hub will enhance the city by bringing into it diversed population and will boost commerce and the job growth which will help the expected population growth. The goal of this project is to promote Safed while keeping its unique character by connecting its different parts in the one hand and connecting Safed to the rest of the country in the other hand. This will make the city more accessible and boost its socio-economic growth.