What are some strategies for addressing affordable housing shortages in urban regeneration projects?

La vivienda asequible requiere una planificación urbana de largo plazo, que prevea la identificación de zonas que van a ser utilizadas para este propósito bajo un modelo de alta densidad y bien conectadas con la ciudad, a partir de un red de transporte urbano eficiente.

Contados con los dedos los países en América Latina que cuentan con política pública en materia de vivienda que logre integrar las opiniones aquí expresadas y muchas más que se generan en los congresos y seminarios en los que los expertos realizan sus aportes. Pensar en "papá" o "mamá" estado para que resuelva, hoy sabemos que es irreal. ¿Cuál planificación integra al sector público y privado para crear las sinergias necesarias? Solo por mencionar mi país, Costa Rica, esa planificación no existe.

Planning for affordable housing in the planning process should also include considerations of cost of construction and land. The local councils should work hand in hand with the developers and manufacturing businesses to cut down the cost of products as much as possible. I disagree with tax compensations as they aren't a long term solution for this problem. Instead, the gross margins on construction materials should be cut down to the minimum by eliminating dealers and commissions with the help of council enforcement. The materials should be bought at a price as close as its production and logistical cost to bring down the overall cost of construction for affordable housing.

Announcements of regeneration projects often distorts land prices making it difficult to deliver housing at affordable prices. One approach that I have found useful in such situations is mandating a portion of FAR to be built as affordable housing. In certain location, these housing can be built by the private sector and sold to the public agency for making it available to the low-income families.

Addressing affordable housing shortages in urban regeneration projects requires a comprehensive approach that combines various strategies. Here are some strategies that can be effective in tackling this issue: 1. Inclusionary Housing Policies 2. Public-Private Partnerships 3. Mixed-Income Developments 4. Land Use and Zoning Regulations 5. Adaptive Reuse and Redevelopment 6. Financial Incentives and Subsidies 7. Community Land Trusts and Cooperatives 8. Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) 9. Streamlined Approval Processes 10. Preservation of Existing Affordable Housing 11. Engage Community and Stakeholders

Can't agree more. The case of Canary Wharf in London is a very good example to understand the importance of mixed income and mixed use development in any regeneration project. Importance of access through a public transport is another crucial aspect of promoting livable and sustainable urban areas.

Es cierto, muchas veces se promueven viviendas solo asequibles pensando en personas de mucho dinero, cuando en realidad el consumidor final, es la población de clase media.

💁Urban regeneration projects are brown-field projects which are challenging especially when original planning has been lacklustre resulting in growing congestions. 🌿Traffic simulations for vehicles and people can often give a glimpse of how proposed improvements can deliver results. Improvements could be physical or policies, such as zoning. 🇸🇬Singapore is a good reference point for urban planning where older buildings are enbloc and rejuvenated in the popular areas.

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) serves as a powerful example of how government initiatives can foster community-led and alternative housing models to tackle the affordable housing crisis in urban areas. This not only empowers residents with more control over their housing decisions but also provides a blueprint for other nations grappling with similar challenges. One of the critical components of PMAY-U is its emphasis on beneficiary-led construction or enhancement of houses. The scheme is flexible enough to accommodate various alternative housing models, through its Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme and Affordable Housing in Partnership components.

🌿Low cost housing success often means a community-led program with amenities and initiatives to support young families and their children. For example, Japan is planning child-care centres at key transport nodes to ensure the parents can be gainfully employed while their children are being cared for.