Beer Sheva

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The Ministry of the Interior. The Planning
Administration
Beer Sheva Metropolitan Region District Outline
Plan
Shamay Assif Naama Malis Architecture Urban
Design, Ltd. Enosh Management Engineering
Systems Ltd.
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NOP 35
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Beer Sheva Metropolitan Region/District Master
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What is a metropolitan region?
It is multi-settlement region
with inherent identity
and internal coherence. It is usually affiliated
with a central city, which serves as its
core. It functions as a unified
labor, housing and
service marketscontained within commuting
range. It engenders mutual interests and synergy
among its communities, institutions and
resources.
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Beer Sheva Metropolitan Region/District Master
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The Main Goal
Create A Metropolitan Region
Transform the northern Negevinto a metropolitan
region,with Beer Sheva as its core A
competitive, unique alternativeto other
metropolitan regions.
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Objevtives

• Consolidate an organized, quality and
  identifiable metropolitan region, with Beer Sheva
  as its administrative, service, commercial,
  cultural and image core. Constantly maintaining a
  balance between Beer Sheva and the surrounding
  settlements and activities.
• Developing the attractiveness of the region while
  reinforcing its national and international
  status, achieving thresholds and enhancing
  quality of life, variety and character.
• Maintain the growth of the metro-region, as
  required to meet the predicted national spillover
  demand for housing, employment, leisure and
  tourism, thus relieving the pressure on the
  congested central and northern region of the
  country.
• Develop the unique character and environment of
  the region, its relative advantages, and the
  competitiveness of its communities, population
  groups, economic activities, natural resources
  and landscapes.

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Population Objectives and Capacity
BaseData1995
Population Registry2001
DevelopmentObjective2010
PopulationObjective2020
PlanningCapacity2020
MetroRegion
391
100
481
100
683
100
904
100
1,325
100
Jews
303
77
343
71
476
70
604
67
875
66
Bedouin
88
23
138
29
207
30
300
33
450
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Approximately 40-50 in unrecognized
settlements In recognized settlements
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Bedouin population

• The largest rate of natural population increase
  in the world - 5.5 per year.
• Lowest socio-economic conditions in Israel.
• High dependency rate,
  very low participation in
  the work force.
• 50-60 of the population resides in
  seven recognized towns.
• 40-50 in unrecognized settlements.
• New/rehabilitated 12 Abu Bassma suburban/rural
  settlements are planned/developed
  to house approx. 30 more.
• The DOP proposes a process that could lead to
  solutions for the rest.

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Gaps Vis a Vis national parameters
Metro-region 70 of national average
incomeBedouins 19 of national average
incomeJews 90 of national average income
Inner metro-regional gaps ()
Bedouintowns
Jewish Dev.towns
Beer-Sheva Arad
Omer, Lehavim,Meitar
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The Bedouin Settlement in the Negev
Main objective Promote the Bedouin population and
its integration in the metropolitan region
Leading principle Enhance the variety of cultures
and communities while creating the conditions for
functional integration
The Bedouin settlement Develop quality
settlements
the recognized, the planned
and the additional that consider, where possible,
the existing settlement fabric.
Variety of settlements Size, location, community
structure, economic base and the spatial
integration in the region.
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Approved - Rahat, Lakiya, Hura, Tel Sheva, Segev
Shalom, Kseiffa, Arara Planned - Makhul,
Darejat, Kasser A ser, Abu Krinat, Bir Hedaj, Um
Batin, Molada, Trabin A'sanee, El
sayed, Abu Tlul, El fura, Avdat.
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The Bedouin Settlement in the Negev
A Comprehensive service and infrastructure
systems High quality, and well suited to the
changing needs.
Employment opportunities Rich variety, effective
training, excess supply of designated land and
infrastructure. Improved accessibility. Special
opportunities for women.
Participation and leadership For better response,
for consensus building and
broad commitment.
Solid municipal organization Full representation
and legitimacy,
well equipped to supply state of
the art services.
Integration Into the newly created metro-region
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The Bedouin Settlement in the Negev
Continued development of the seven recognized
settlements. Establish the ten additional
settlements and two extensions now in
planning. Establish/legalize additional
settlements for the remaining 40-70,000 residents.
Settle land claims
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Legend
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The Organizational Structure
Appointed Minister Construction and Housing
Steering Committee Chairperson, Director General
of the Ministry of Construction and Housing
Council of the Authority
Director General of the Authority
Land Settlements Commission (Headed by a retired
judge)
Planning, Development Construction
Finances and Logistics
Programs and Residential Settlements
Land Agreements
Research and Documentation
Legal Counsel
Community
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The Bedouin Settlement in the Negev Objectives
Provide sufficient/well planned housing. Develop
suitable services and businesses. Increase the
supply of and accessibility to employment. Respond
to cultural and social diversity. Support the
processes of change. Fully integrate into the
metropolitan region.
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The Main Goal
Create A Metropolitan Region
Transform the northern Negevinto a metropolitan
region,with Beer Sheva as its core A
competitive, unique alternativeto other
metropolitan regions.
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NOP 35