At a panel held as part of the urban renewal summit in Tel Aviv, mayors in Israel expressed concerns about the development of 40-story residential towers, which could become "white elephants." Ramla's mayor, Michael Vidal, noted that existing infrastructures are unable to cope with the additional burden caused by the increase in the number of residents and vehicles. He emphasized the need for government intervention to provide complementary land and financially support projects. Or Yehuda's mayor, Liat Shohat, pointed out that the state does not provide the necessary mechanisms for implementing renewal plans in disadvantaged neighborhoods, highlighting the need for government assistance. Conversely, Beit Shemesh's mayor, Shmuel Greenberg, mentioned the growing demand for housing in the city but warned that rapid growth requires extensive investments in infrastructure. Panel participants agreed that transportation solutions and public institutions are needed to ensure the success of the projects.