Jerusalem is a city of inspiration and innovation – Mayor Moshe Lion

• Published date: 13 October 2021
• Author: ALAN ROSENBAUM
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

As mayor, Lion said that he has a responsibility to all the city's residents – Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike, adding that he is committed to making progress in housing, employment and infrastructure. Lion stated that he is planning on adding 5,000 new homes across the city annually, saying that the city is developing 1.5 million sq. m. of office space. "We are working with business leaders from Jerusalem and around the world to bring more opportunities for employment in Jerusalem."

Lion noted that his administration is placing a particular emphasis on development in the eastern sector of the city and said that 15% of students in east Jerusalem are now attending Israeli schools, an increase of 10% over the past three years. He lauded the increase, saying, "this will allow them to work and study better in Jerusalem, and they will no longer...