The municipal initiative focuses on three fundamental pillars: Private Investment, Private Investment in VPO (Protected Housing), and Public Investment in Protected Housing. This strategy responds to the national and local housing access problem, exacerbated by the increase in property prices following the border opening.
Mayor Juan Franco, accompanied by the Deputy Mayor for Social Affairs, Zuleica Molina, and the councilors for Urban Planning and Emusvil, Daniel Martínez and José María Matas, detailed the ongoing actions and future projections. The increase in the residential stock is expected to contribute to price stabilization, although market tension and the impact of construction costs, wages, and land prices are acknowledged.
Of the projected homes, 934 are in the imminent execution phase, 546 are in project, 239 in initial processing, 745 in pre-processing, 295 from private investment in VPO, and 260 from public investment. Notable projects include the Torrenueva Partial Plan (223 homes), Alcaidesa Cortijo (368 homes), and Conchal (183 homes), in addition to interventions in the urban center.
The project phase includes 240 homes in Torrenueva, 223 in Conchal, and 83 in Alcaidesa Cortijo. The initial processing phase covers 59 homes on Pinzones street and 155 on Calderón de la Barca (including 25 VPO). The pre-processing phase adds 984 homes, of which 30% must be VPO and 10% for municipal use.
Private investment in VPO includes 95 homes on Quevedo street and 200 on hotel land in Santa Margarita, both for sale, possibly as cooperatives. Public investment includes 35 homes on San Pedro street, 41 in the Conchal industrial estate, and 25 in Nueva Atunara (for sale), as well as 50 on Avenida de Cartagena, 30 on Doctor Enrique Garralón street, 72 on Sevilla street, and 7 on Gibraltar street (for rent).
Urban Planning Councilor Daniel Martínez noted that the forecasts are conservative and could be increased. Mayor Juan Franco mentioned the municipal interest in seeking financing formulas to reduce prices or propose subsidies.
For her part, Zuleica Molina recalled that to access these homes, applicants must be registered in the Municipal Registry of Housing Demanders, managed by Emusvil. She pointed out the current high demand, with 830 applicants as of last July 7, and the municipal intention to extend service hours and increase staff.
