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2mo ago

Barcelona Mayor Unveils New Housing Measures to Address Affordability Crisis

Jaume Collboni announces plans to convert office buildings into housing, expand rehabilitation efforts, and reduce vacant homes in collaboration with the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Foto de archivo de la exalcaldesa Ada Colau en un pleno del Ayuntamiento de Barcelona.
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Overview

  • Mayor Jaume Collboni has launched a 'second wave' of housing initiatives aimed at increasing Barcelona's housing supply and tackling the affordability crisis.
  • Key measures include converting office spaces, particularly in the 22@ district, into residential units and undertaking large-scale rehabilitation projects.
  • The city plans to deliver 3,000 new housing units this year, with 5,000 additional homes currently under construction.
  • The Generalitat de Catalunya, led by President Salvador Illa, has expressed strong support for these initiatives and plans to implement complementary housing measures.
  • Barcelona has faced a 70% increase in rental prices in recent years, prompting efforts to regulate the market and address the exodus of residents unable to afford housing.