The Valencia City Council has signed an agreement to build 102 homes in Benicalap, 55 of which will be publicly subsidized, on an abandoned plot that had been suffering from squatting. The project includes a 2,000 m² garden square open to all residents, offering more affordable housing options and reclaiming a degraded space. The initiative moves forward to improve the neighborhood with new homes and green areas.
55 subsidized homes and a 2,000 m² garden square 🌳
The urban development plan includes the construction of 102 homes, with more than half designated for public housing, on a plot that had been abandoned for years. The 2,000 m² garden square will be integrated as a green lung for the neighborhood, accessible without restrictions. The signed agreement establishes deadlines for construction and the transfer of spaces, using efficient building techniques. The works are expected to revitalize the area and reduce pressure on the rental market.
Goodbye squatters, hello residents with contracts 🏡
The plot, which until now was a haven for creative squatting and municipal neglect, will become a real neighborhood. The former illegal tenants will have to find another place to set up their undocumented home, while new residents will be able to enjoy a garden square without the risk of finding a tent on the grass. A fair trade-off: squatters out, residents with keys and deeds in.