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Viladecans to get 146 new affordable rental flats
Viladecans will add 146 affordable rental homes in the Llevant area, one of the zones expected to see the most growth in the coming years. The project comes at a time when finding a flat near Barcelona has become increasingly difficult for many families, young people, and workers in the metropolitan area.
The development will be led by Incasòl and will involve an investment of 19.42 million euros. Part of that funding, 1.88 million, will come from European Next Generation funds, through programmes aimed at social housing and energy efficiency.
The flats will be built on public land and will have between 46 and 70 square metres of usable floor space. There will be two- and three-bedroom homes, designed for different living arrangements: couples, families with children, people living alone who need more space, or households looking for a stable rental home without moving far from Barcelona.
The design will pay particular attention to light and everyday comfort. Living, dining and kitchen areas will face south to make better use of the sun throughout the year, while natural cross-ventilation will help reduce the need for heating and cooling.
The kitchens are also designed to be flexible, so they can be integrated into or separated from the rest of the home according to residents' preferences. These are small decisions on the plans, but important ones for ensuring the flats work well in real life.
The building will have between seven and ten storeys, depending on the section, and will provide 165 parking spaces. The development will form part of the Llevant sector, a 26.6-hectare area where almost 3,000 new homes are planned over the coming years.
The project strengthens Viladecans' role in the metropolitan housing landscape. With good connections to Barcelona and growing demand, the municipality has become an alternative for those looking for housing outside the capital without breaking their work or family ties with it.
The arrival of these 146 flats will not resolve pressure on the rental market on its own, but it does set a clear direction: building affordable housing where the metropolitan city continues to grow. In an area such as Llevant, each new public housing development could determine whether the neighbourhood starts life as an affordable place to live or simply another hotspot for rising prices.