SOCIAL ASPECTS OF HIGH-RISE HOUSING – INTERNATIONAL CASE STUDIES

A report written for the strategic planning department of Tel Aviv-Yaffo. Non-luxury high-rise building has been attempted around the world, and not always succeeded. Tel Aviv-Yaffo, the central municipality in Israel's largest metropolitan area, has asked The Urban Clinic for a survey of relevant cases from large metros. The report warns decision-makers not to repeat common failures, including opportunistic and near-sighted planning that resulted in depressing "bedroom islands" in the city. Positive recommendations put an emphasis on the role of regulation in creating livable and sustainable housing enviroments.