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The Ministry of Development, Territorial Articulation, and Housing, through the Andalusian Housing and Rehabilitation Agency (AVRA), has awarded a contract for the construction of 69 protected housing units in Parque de Automovilismo de Granada for €2,305,996. The Minister of Development, Rocío Díaz, announced this allocation during a session of the Andalusian Parliament, marking the revitalization of a long-abandoned plot in the city of Granada.
Rocío Díaz highlighted that the plot was acquired in 2008 but remained unused for 12 years due to neglect by previous administrations. She stated, «It wasn’t until 2020, under the Government of Juanma Moreno, that we initiated the urbanization works, investing over €1.8 million.»
Furthermore, the Minister emphasized the efforts made to develop these lands through a land-for-housing exchange system promoted by AVRA. She mentioned that the developer already has the project and license in place, expediting the start of construction, which is estimated to take 24 months.
The Provincial Housing, Land, and Equipment Company of Granada SA (Visogsa) has been awarded the contract to build this development on a 2,478 square meter plot. The new development will be strategically located in the city, connected to Avenida del Sur and Camino del Ronda, near the train station, and surrounded by a hospital, sports center, and shops. It will consist of 69 protected housing units with garages and storage rooms, available for purchase under a limited regime, along with six commercial spaces and 64 free parking spots. The units will include five four-bedroom houses, 42 three-bedroom houses, 6 two-bedroom houses, and 16 one-bedroom houses.
Through this public land-for-housing exchange initiative, AVRA will transfer the plot to Visogsa in exchange for a percentage of the built houses and annexes. To benefit future buyers, Visogsa commits to capping the required down payment at a maximum of 8% of the selling price of the house and related annexes.
In addition, the Parque de Automovilismo development will prioritize energy efficiency. The houses will feature insulation systems to optimize electricity consumption and family comfort, low-consumption sanitary devices, aerothermal installations for hot water production, and ducted air conditioning. The common areas will have high-efficiency LED lighting. Within the development, there will be a green area with benches, planters, and lampposts, serving as a recreational space for residents.
Sevenfold Increase in Protected Housing in Granada
The Minister of Development emphasized that this project is part of the housing policy shift led by the Government of Juanma Moreno in Andalusia, particularly in Granada province, where «1,600 protected housing units have been approved,» a sevenfold increase compared to the scarce 229 units in the two previous legislatures before 2019.
She also mentioned two other key projects in Granada capital, apart from Parque de Automovilismo. Firstly, she highlighted the project at the former Cuartel de Mondragones, which had been abandoned for two decades but is now being revitalized to build over 500 mostly protected housing units, with an investment of €5.2 million and a contribution of €2.6 million from AVRA.
Additionally, she noted that the handover of keys for the 150 protected housing units on Rosa Chacel street in Granada is imminent. This project involved an investment of €17.4 million, with a €2.7 million subsidy from the Ministry.
