The Jerusalem Block

How do private property rights affect the ability to integrate a detached historic complex, both from the surrounding urban fabric and within itself, into an active urban fabric?
Between the streets of King George, Ma’alot, Narkis, Ussishkin, and Keren Kayemet L’Yisrael in Jerusalem is a unique city block, which, unlike other historic neighborhoods that surround it -Rehavia, Nachlaot, the city center, and Sha’arei Hesed- does not have a uniform urban plan. The block’s origins lie in a monastery founded by Father Ratisbonne in 1874. The subsequent sale and 99-year lease of different parts of the land created large, enclosed parcels over the years with various uses and buildings designated for preservation, which are closed off from the open urban fabric.
The project seeks to propose a renewal that combines historic preservation with opening the complex to the city through new pathways, small neighborhoods with green centers, and an active boulevard that includes commerce, residential, and educational uses. This would transform a closed, detached complex into a connecting, lively one, preserving its Jerusalem charm alongside a contemporary urban identity.