A Guide to Ashkelon Neighborhoods
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In recent years, Ashkelon has grown tremendously as new neighborhoods are constructed. With the influx of new residents, English speakers are joining the existing English speaking community. Today there are upwards of 500 full and parttime English speaking residents.
AFRIDAR – THE JEWEL OF ASHKELON
Of all the neighborhoods in Ashkelon, Afridar stands out as a unique community and the most in demand. If you take a walk through the neighborhood, it will not take long to understand why there is such demand for Afridar.
Afridar (AFRI + DAR = AFRIca + AmiDAR) was founded as an Anglo community in 1951 by the Zionist Federation of South Africa. The community was built with a rural flavor, predominantly single-family homes with laneways connecting them and lots of green spaces. Because of its proximity to the beach (five minutes from HaTayasim), its rustic feeling and very few apartment towers, it is the most sought-after neighborhood in the city. The city has kept many of the original bylaws, ensuring that the neighborhood maintains that special feel for years to come.
Finding a residence in Afridar can be a challenge because it is so much in demand.
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Shimshon / Atikot
Founded in 1955, Shimshon was meant to enable immigrants who had been living in immigrant transit camps to find better residences. The homes were typical development style called “shikunim” and by 1958 immigrants from Islamic countries moved in. The neighborhood was densely populated and unemployment was high. Today it is undergoing changes. It is home to a number of street art murals.
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