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Israeli non-profit organization established in May 1999 by planners and architects seeking to address human rights concerns Brit Shalom logo Bimkom - Planners for Planning Rights ( ) is an Israeli human rights organization formed in 1999 by a group of professional planners and architects, in order to strengthen democracy and human rights in the field of spatial planning and housing policies, in Israel and in Area C of the West Bank, which is under Israeli control.1 Drawing on values of social justice, good governance, equality and community participation, Bimkom advances the development of planning policies and practices that are more just and respectful of human rights, and responsive to the needs of local communities. Bimkom strives to assist the weakest sectors of society through research and reports, community planning assistance and through awareness raising among planning authorities. Bimkom works with both Jewish and Arab communities among others, in attaining fair, equitable and appropriate planning of the physical spaces in which they live. Bimkom's work in partnership with other NGOs has led to the recognition of 11 unrecognized Bedouin villages and better planning for recognized villages. Bimkom's Center for Planning Support in the Arab sector assisted several townships, including Yarka, Arara, Baka al-Garbiyyah and Qalansawe, to obtain expansion of their respective development areas. Bimkom, together with other social change organizations, introduced into the Urban Renewal Authority Law a number of measures designed to protect low-income residents. Bimkom orchestrated cooperation between community organizations, international funding and the Jerusalem municipality that lead to the opening of the first playground in Sur Baher, a Palestinian neighborhood in East Jerusalem. Bimkom succeeded in having the villages of Dahr el-Maleh and Sateh al-Baher in Area C connected to the electricity grid.2 Bimkom is funded by a variety of private and state-based foundations and funding organs. Bimkom is an accredited Israel NGO.3
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The opening as it stood in 2010
Brit Shalom logo Bimkom - Planners for Planning Rights ( ) is an Israeli non-profit organization established in May 1999 by planners and architects seeking to address human rights concerns in their spatial and urban designs. Bimkom's goals include retroactively legalizing illegal construction in Arab neighborhoods and promoting greater public involvement in the planning process. Its strategies include community-planning activities, educational activities, and public out-reach activities. Bimkom has undertaken projects in the Negev Desert of southern Israel to aid Bedouin living in unrecognized villages. A plan for building 1,900 housing units in the Arab village of Issawiya, northwest of the road to Ma'aleh Adumim was approved by the Jerusalem Municipality in 2005. According to Jerusalem mayor Uri Lupolianski , it is one of 50 plans under way for improving the status of East Jerusalem residents and providing a solution for the acute housing shortage.
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Brit Shalom logo Bimkom - Planners for Planning Rights ( ) is an Israeli non-profit organization established in May 1999 by planners and architects seeking to address human rights concerns in their spatial and urban designs. Bimkom's goals include retroactively legalizing illegal construction in Arab neighborhoods and promoting greater public involvement in the planning process. Its strategies include community-planning activities, educational activities, and public out-reach activities. Bimkom has undertaken projects in the Negev Desert of southern Israel to aid Bedouin living in unrecognized villages. A plan for building 1,900 housing units in the Arab village of Isawiya , northwest of the road to Ma'ale Adumim was approved by the Jerusalem Municipality in 2005.
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The opening as it stood on October 6, 2023
Israeli human rights organization Brit Shalom logo Bimkom - Planners for Planning Rights ( ) is an Israeli human rights organization formed in 1999 by a group of professional planners and architects, in order to strengthen democracy and human rights in the field of spatial planning and housing policies, in Israel and in Area C of the West Bank, which is under Israeli control. Drawing on values of social justice, good governance, equality and community participation, Bimkom advances the development of planning policies and practices that are more just and respectful of human rights, and responsive to the needs of local communities. Bimkom strives to assist the weakest sectors of society through research and reports, community planning assistance and through awareness raising among planning authorities. Bimkom works with both Jewish and Arab communities among others, in attaining fair, equitable and appropriate planning of the physical spaces in which they live. Bimkom's work in partnership with other NGOs has led to the recognition of 11 unrecognized Bedouin villages and better planning for recognized villages. Bimkom's Center for Planning Support in the Arab sector assisted several townships, including Yarka, Arara, Baka al-Garbiyyah and Qalansawe, to obtain expansion of their respective development areas. Bimkom, together with other social change organizations, introduced into the Urban Renewal Authority Law a number of measures designed to protect low-income residents. Bimkom orchestrated cooperation between community organizations, international funding and the Jerusalem municipality that lead to the opening of the first playground in Sur Baher, a Palestinian neighborhood in East Jerusalem. Bimkom succeeded in having the villages of Dahr el-Maleh and Sateh al-Baher in Area C connected to the electricity grid. Bimkom is funded by a variety of private and state-based foundations and funding organs. Bimkom is an accredited Israel NGO.
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Israeli human rights organization Bimkom - Planners for Planning Rights ( Hebrew : במקום - מתכננים למען זכויות תכנון ) is an Israeli human rights organization formed in 1999 by a group of professional planners and architects, in order to strengthen democracy and human rights in the field of spatial planning and housing policies, in Israel and in Area C of the West Bank, which is under Israeli control. Drawing on values of social justice, good governance, equality and community participation, Bimkom advances the development of planning policies and practices that are more just and respectful of human rights, and responsive to the needs of local communities. Bimkom strives to assist the weakest sectors of society through research and reports, community planning assistance and through awareness raising among planning authorities. Bimkom works with both Jewish and Arab communities among others, in attaining fair, equitable and appropriate planning of the physical spaces in which they live. Bimkom, an accredited Israeli NGO, is funded by a variety of private and state-based foundations and funding organs."Under the Cover of War, Israel Plans to Build a New Neighborhood for Jews in East Jerusalem" .
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israeli non-profit organization established in may 1999 by planners and architects seeking to address human rig
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israeli human rights organization formed in 1999 by a group of professional planners and architects
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