The President of Aragon and the Mayor of Zaragoza have given the starting signal for the construction of 640 affordable rental homes in the neighborhoods of Miralbueno and Rosales del Canal. The apartments, with prices ranging from 235 to 586 euros per month, are mainly aimed at young people between 18 and 39 years old, who will occupy 80% of the units.
The technical challenge of building modular homes at market prices 🏗️
The project bets on industrialized construction systems to speed up timelines. Precast concrete panels and lightweight metal structures will be used, reducing construction time by 30% compared to traditional methods. Additionally, aerothermal climate control systems and photovoltaic solar panels will be integrated on the roof, aiming for an A energy rating. The goal is to hand over the keys within 18 months per phase.
Affordable rental: so close yet so far for the young wallet 💸
That 80% of the apartments are for those under 39 sounds like paradise, until you remember that the average salary of a low-income earner in Zaragoza is around 1,200 euros. With a rent of 586 euros, 48% of the salary goes to housing. But hey, at least the first stone has been laid. Now we just need the labor market to do its part too.