Dr. Mualam was invited to a panel discussing highrise development in Israel. The panel of experts was part of the Muni-Expo exhibition and conference, the largest annual conference of local governments in Israel. The panel discussed what could turn into a grim future of vertical living. Dr. Mualam presented his book (‘Forever Young’) which focuses on the ability of government to increase the sustainability of high-rise housing estates in Israel, while improving upkeep. The book also makes practical recommendation on how landowners can better maintain their property in the long run. Vertical living in multi-title, multi-floor buildings has drawn much attention in Israel in recent years, as the country is increasingly facing several challenges in the form of a rapidly growing population in cities, which is often housed in large apartment buildings which are susceptible to constant tear and wear.
