Ten days ago, on Sept. 29, the subcommittee for principle planning issues convened for an especially sensitive meeting. Architect Edna Lerman presented her grand plan for six new marinas to be built by 2030 in Nahariya, Haifa, Hadera, Netanya, Tel Aviv and Bat Yam. The plan also proposes to increase the berth capacity of Israel's existing marinas along the shore of the Mediterranean.
The presentation of the project meant a lot to the cities and towns involved. It has been two years now that they have been pushing forward this initiative. With the coronavirus-induced economic crisis, they consider the plan crucial. The idea is to increase the number of yacht parking spots from some 3,000 to 10,000, or even 13,000 places. Apparently, the six cities that are hoping for new marinas have already applied for planning permissions. Other local municipalities — Rishon Lezion, Kiryat Yam and the Hof Hacarmel Regional Council — are currently considering applying for a similar permission.
