Management of Social Housing Projects. Plaza de la Hoja and Villas de San Pablo, 100% subsidized housing projects in Colombia

Abstract

Social housing is conceived as a key element in the urban integration processes of either social or economically vulnerable homes. However, the policies and programs for social housing provision stand in an ambiguous position among social policies because they simultaneously aim for social goals and strive for economic growth through the promotion of urbanizing and building activities. The latter contributes to the disconnection between its provision and processes of spatial planning that usually require a long-term vision. The following article reflects about planning and its role in social housing provision, toward the definition of variables that could be considered in different projects. To study these, two Colombian social housing projects of the 100% subsidized housing program are analyzed. The study concludes that social housing management must be conceived integrally, simultaneously involving actions in three fronts: interinstitutional and multilevel coordination, planning and land management instruments, and monitoring of benefited families.