Struggling to address urban housing shortages?

According to urban planning and urban economics studies, restrictive zoning regulations can lead to housing shortages and increased prices. The proposed reforms in the text, such as increasing density and promoting mixed-use zoning, align with principles of sustainable urban development. These approaches can contribute to optimal land use, reduced car dependency, and the creation of more vibrant neighborhoods. However, implementing such changes may face resistance from existing residents and requires careful management of social and environmental impacts.

Mirando el ámbito internacional podemos alinearnos a los objetivos del desarrollo sostenible, en su objetivo 11, Ciudades y Comunidades Sostenibles. Bajo este modelo Habitat cuenta con programas que fomentan y apoyan para desarrollar los Programas Municipales de Desarrollo Urbano. Este documento es una guía que establece bajo un previo análisis los usos de suelo, dictando las bases de las políticas de uso de suelo.

Zoning, I think, is two steps advance from the planning stage. I reckon that planning framework and land use should be fit according to the problem framework of the housing problem, i.e. stakeholders, relationships, and its environment. For instance, an urban sprawl is a result of either poor implementation of plan, or poorly designed land use plan hence uncontrolled horizontal development. In developing nations, cities have poor land use plan that zoning does not suffice reforming a district since an entire land use plan must set the general direction and theme. When land use plan is set in place, zoning can then be planned better. Depending on city's vision, resources, and school of thought, they can maximize its potential through zoning.

Zoning reform is a major key to unlocking housing shortages in the US but will have little impact in the global south where zoning is poorly implemented and enforced. The key to urban housing is instead in unlocking urban land, which can include zoning, PPPs, land banks, tax and other incentives or regulations.

People incharge of zoning legislation reforms plays a crucial role in addressing urban housing shortages. They could best legislate zoning reforms by engaging with the public to advocate awareness on how to optimally utilize land to foster progress. The general public at the same time can influence the legislators to institute reforms addressing housing shortage issues and resolve it better with collaboration, close coordination, and awareness.

Desde los distintos actores de la sociedad se debe fomentar la redensificación del suelo. Sin olvidar robustecer el marco normativo para el desarrollo de los proyectos en vertical. No se debe perder de vista que cuando el entorno se modifica las propiedades pueden tener un efecto positivo o negativo en la plus valia, fenómeno que repercute en la dinámica económica de la zona. Encontrar el balance para los gravámenes de impuestos para los habitantes originarios no se eleven de manera exponencial que los obligue a desplazarse por su incapacidad financiera.

Urban housing shortages are significantly driven by high land prices. A promising solution is to develop housing in peri-urban areas, which are more affordable. To address the challenge of increased travel time, investing in fast and convenient public transportation is essential. Public-private partnership (PPPs) can take place. Government invest help invest or initiate the program, and private sector will have significant opportunity to develop peri-urban areas for residence. This approach alleviates housing pressures and ensures efficient connectivity between each compound.

Adaptive reuse is a sustainable strategy that efficiently addresses housing shortages by transforming existing structures. It preserves architectural heritage and community character while reducing the environmental impact of new construction. Encouraging adaptive reuse through incentives can stimulate urban revitalization and meet diverse housing needs.

Determinada la vida útil del espacio en su fin de uso, el darle uno nuevo, es prioritario que las características de la adaptación a la vivienda cumplan con normas que se garanticen la calidad de vida que sean espacios adecuados. Ejemplos de lo que no es un espacio que cumpla estos requerimientos los podemos encontrar en la oferta de rentas de espacios en metrópolis como CDMX, GDL en las redes sociales, se aprecian ofertas de espacios tipo "loft" que por la necesidad los clientes los aceptan con costo bastante elevados.

Community engagement is crucial in addressing urban housing shortages for several reasons: 1. Local Insights: Residents often have firsthand knowledge of local needs and challenges, which can inform more effective and targeted housing solutions. In addition, support and Buy-in engaging the community fosters support for housing projects. Also identification of barriers, community input can help identify potential obstacles to housing development. Lastly equitable solutions, involving diverse community voices helps ensure that housing solutions address the needs of various demographic groups, reducing inequality and improving fairness.

Sustainability and affordable housing can and should go hand in hand. Incorporating resilient and sustainable practices are not necessarily more expensive, yet can be beneficial to households and lower their long term costs and risks.