In Haifa, there are 670 abandoned buildings, and the municipality has established a unique department aimed at revitalizing these properties. One successful case is the opening of a café in Benjamin Garden, which has improved the experience of staying there and turned it into a hub of activity. The café, which opened after many years of closure, now serves as a meeting center for residents and visitors, highlighting the potential of vacant properties. The article points to a broader issue in the Israeli real estate market, which is the lack of an organized policy for dealing with abandoned buildings, which sometimes become environmental hazards. Haifa's initiative offers a possible model for other cities in Israel looking to address the issue of abandoned properties and leverage the existing potential within them. With proper judgment and investment, these buildings can be transformed into active assets that contribute to urban life.