- The Valencian Government’s Plan vive will develop over 1,700 public protected housing units via permutas in 11 municipalities.
- Promoters Livanto, Albaluz, and Fama Rehabilitaciones have secured 895 homes, nearly half of the total tendered.
- Torrevieja is the plan’s core focus, with nearly half the units to be built there across four large public land plots.
- Livanto Promociones leads with 415 housing units, followed by Albaluz (148 units) and Fama Rehabilitaciones (156 units).
- Some controversies and reshuffling occurred during adjudications, especially involving Aedas and Albaluz due to guarantee and building regulation issues.
- New land tenders and projects are underway in municipalities like Gandía, El Puig, Manises, and Valencia city.
The Valencian Plan Vive: Boosting Protected Housing with Private Sector Partnerships
The Valencian Government under Carlos Mazón is driving one of its most ambitious housing projects to date through the Plan Vive Valenciano. Designed to reverse years of stagnation in protected housing construction, the government has successfully handed over public land plots via permutas to private promoters for the development of more than 1,700 affordable homes across 11 municipalities in the Valencian Community.
Public Land Permutas Empower Private Promoters
the model behind the Plan Vive revolves around the exchange (permutas) of publicly owned land controlled by the Generalitat Valenciana and local City Councils,where promoters build a portion of the homes as protected housing. This strategy has gained solid traction this season, attracting strong private sector interest, which contrasts with previous years where many land bids languished.
- So far, about 30 land plots have been adjudicated or are in the final stages of contracting.
- Only two plots remained unattributed after competitive bidding processes.
- These plots are dispersed in a mix of large and medium-sized Valencian municipalities experiencing growing housing needs.
Torrevieja: Heart of the Housing Boom
Almost half the planned units (nearly 895 homes) will be built in Torrevieja, thanks to four major public lots contributed by the local government.This city has become the epicenter of the initial phase of the plan Vive.
| Promoter | City | Number of Units | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livanto Promociones | Torrevieja | 415 | Won 2 of 4 main land lots; lead promoter at the site |
| Abala (Hozono Global Group) | Torrevieja | 220 | Won 1 major land lot |
| Albaluz | Valencia, Elche | 148 | Won 4 land plots near Valencia ZAL and Elche |
| Fama Rehabilitaciones | Jávéa, San Vicente, Alicante | 156 | Multiple land plots across municipalities in Alicante province |
Livanto’s Unexpected rise and aedas’ Exclusion
One of the most talked-about developments is the success of the Basque developer Livanto Promociones. initially, the national giant Aedas was slated to win a major Torrevieja lot but was disqualified after failing to provide the necessary guarantee. Aedas challenged the decision citing pending zoning modifications but was ultimately denied. This opened the door for Livanto to take over the vacant lot, solidifying its position as the largest single builder in this phase.
Albaluz and Fama Rehabilitaciones: Regional Powerhouses
Albaluz,a Valencian firm partly owned by key real estate figures such as Dimas de Andrés,secured several valuable plots near Valencia’s logistics zone (ZAL) and Elche,totaling 148 homes.This company is also the front-runner in an upcoming contest for Rabasa area plots in Alicante, for an additional 176 units.
Fama Rehabilitaciones, based in Elche, also emerged strongly, acquiring plots in Jávéa, San Vicente, and Alicante for 156 units, and competing for Rabasa’s final tenders.
Challenges and Procedural Complications
The contest hasn’t been without complications:
- Land plots in Alicante’s Ciudad de la Luz saw shifting adjudications due to building restrictions-notably regarding maximum floor area ratios-which led to Albaluz’s temporary exclusion.
- The legal back-and-forth involving technical interpretations of permitted floor space delayed final placements, reflecting the complexity of aligning urban planning rules with housing goals.
- These procedural hurdles also caused changes in the bidding outcome in favor of other promoters like Aitana and Culmia.
Looking Ahead: Upcoming Permuta Contests
The Generalitat valenciana is moving swiftly to launch a second wave of contests after overcoming previous bureaucratic stagnation. Recent or upcoming tenders include:
- Gandía: Three bidders compete for plots totaling 67 homes.
- El Puig (Valencia): Three land parcels released for tender.
- Manises: Two plots opened to contest.
- Valencia city: New land parcels available for protected housing.
What Plan Vive Means for Valencian Housing
This robust private-public collaboration through Plan Vive is a beacon of progress amid broader challenges in Spain’s housing market. By leveraging municipal land and private capital to rapidly increase the stock of affordable homes, it aims to provide more accessible and sustainable living options across the Valencian Community.
As new contests unfold and projects break ground, the Plan Vive could set a precedent for similar regional efforts in Spain, demonstrating how public-sector assets can energize the affordable housing pipeline with private sector efficiency.
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