There is almost no corner of the city of Jerusalem, in which Dan was not involved in its development.
Upon completion of his studies at the Technion in 1961, Dan Wind began his career as a designer and builder in Jerusalem, which he continued until his final days. He carried on the work of his father, the late Engineer Moshe Wind. The Tafnit Wind company was established in 1995, and carries on the work of companies that were previously owned by Dan.
In 2004, Dan was awarded the title of “Esteemed Citizen of Jerusalem”, given for his activities and contribution to the building of the city.
He was instrumental in the building of the Hebrew University campuses at Givat Ram and Mount Scopus, the Malha Mall area, Teddy Stadium, the Tisch Family Zoological Gardens and Beit Halochem – Soldiers’ House in the southwest part of the city, as well as the Cinematheque area, Hinnom Valley, the Municipal Complex and the Industrial Park in Givat Shaul. Dan dedicated the last years of his life in particular to the Kiryat Haleom project, the YMCA and the Yad Vashem campus.
Dan was a member of the Jerusalem Master Plan Team, in which he was in charge of the fields of transportation infrastructure and environment. He was one of the master planners of the Light Rail plan, and among its promoters.
Dan dedicated a great deal of time to public activities in numerous frameworks, and fulfilled several functions:
- As an engineering consultant for the Hebrew University;
- As a consultant to the Senior Deputy Comptroller of the Finance Ministry, during the construction of Kiryat Haleom in Jerusalem;
- As a member of engineers organizations for a period of 40 years;
- Served on the Independent Consultants Committee, in the field of management and supervision;
- As a supporter of the Hebrew University and the Israel Museum, and a member of environmental organizations;
- As a member of the Contractor’s Registration Council, appointed by the Minister of Housing & Construction, for two terms;
- A member of the Israel Friends of Technion, the Board of Governors of the Technion, the Board of Governors of the Technion and the Technion Alumni Association.
- In addition, Dan managed the Moshe Baram and Alek Shuctsherber Scholarship Fund for students from Jerusalem studying at the Technion, and after his death, a scholarship fund was established in his name to continue the tradition.
He planned hundreds of projects in the city and brought them to fruition.
Dan will be remembered as one of the pillars of the community.
As well as being a principled professional, Dan was a sensitive person, kindhearted and well-regarded by others.
His passing has left a great void within us.
We will remember him always as a friend, engineer and professional.