The new master plan creates a planning foundation for the development of a new principal urban center for Jerusalem, in area that will be crossed by three new light rail lines in the future. The vision for renewal in the Talpiot Quarter envisages a multipurpose and diverse center featuring high-quality public space, encouraging walking and providing access to light rail and pedestrian routes. The compound is intended to serve as a mixed-use area, including residential construction, commerce, employment, education, culture, entertainments, crafts, and services.
Approximately half the area is planned for residential uses, representing some 8,500 housing units according to a diverse blend of small apartments offering solutions for first-time buyers. The other half will include commerce, employment, public buildings, and culture.