This paper addresses the urgent need to apply an integrated, interdisciplinary, multilayered and action-oriented strategic approach as well as advanced planning tools to cope with the huge challenges that Israel faces as it approaches its centennial. In order to accommodate the continuous increase in population and steady economic growth, the built space in Israel will need to double within three decades. But, the accelerated pace of development and the natural wear of existing structures and infrastructure are just a part of the great challenges Israel is beginning to face. Israel100 is an integrated think tank that brings together academic and professional leaders in architecture, urban design and regional planning, public policy, and environmental sciences. It is led by key personnel from seven academic institutions in Israel, five professional associations and local governments' organizations. Israel100's planning approach corresponds to the multilayered, decentralized structure of the Israeli socio-spatial fabric; the planning approach acknowledges that Israel is an environment with a remarkably rich heritage, yet extremely limited in its scarce resources. The next step is to create actionable roadmaps around the key vertical topics. These roadmaps will go through horizontal professional and participatory evaluations and extend its outreach efforts and partnerships building toward implementation.

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