Informative data
| Title | Living in the Center: Social Housing Rental Formulation of a Comprehensive Plan Based on the Case of the Historic Center of Cuenca |
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| Investigation Group | Architecture Research Group |
| Year | 2026 |
Executive Summary
The Historic Center of Cuenca presents a persistent contradiction between its renowned urban and heritage value and the existence of precarious housing forms, such as tenement houses, which sustain the daily lives of low-income residents. These rental dwellings fulfill a key social function, but they are threatened by real estate development, touristification, and the absence of effective housing programs aimed at social stability. In response to this problem, the project aims to formulate a comprehensive social housing rental plan applied to the heritage context, integrating regulatory, economic, social, and architectural dimensions. Based on an analysis of international experiences, the current legal framework, and management and financing mechanisms, the research proposes a viable model that contributes to guaranteeing access to decent housing, improving living conditions, and preventing the displacement of vulnerable populations.