Alicante builds the future: more than 6,000 new homes and two new neighbourhoods
The city is expanding its housing stock and launching major construction and renovation projects
Alicante Mayor Luis Barcala has announced a major initiative to develop the city's housing stock. As part of the Plan Vive programme, organised jointly with Provia and the Generalitat de Valencia , the city has allocated five sites for the construction of 220 affordable apartments.
The overall plan includes the construction of over 6,000 residential units , of which about 40% will be public , as well as the renovation of existing buildings - all in the name of increasing housing affordability.
New neighborhoods: Lomas del Garbinet and Nueva Albufereta
The City Hall is launching the development of two new residential areas :
- Lomas del Garbinet - 930 new homes planned
- Nueva Albufereta (near Juncaret) - more than 1,000 objects
Development of the Ceramica Santo Tomas area has also begun, where 500 residential units will be built, as well as commercial, educational and cultural infrastructure .
The Central Park Project: 1,433 Apartments and Green Areas
The development plan for Parque Central , one of the city's largest projects, is underway. It includes:
- 1,433 new housing units
- wide green areas
- TRAM station and multimodal transport interchange
The works are being carried out in collaboration with the Generalitat of Valencia and are already in the active phase.
Reconstruction of neighborhoods and assistance to youth
Housing restoration projects:
- 264 apartments in the Virgen del Remedio area (investment: €7 million)
- 14 Apartments for Rent for Youth in San Gabriel
- 32 apartments - Ceuta street (San Blas)
- 15 - Old Town (El Porton)
- 34 - Rabasa district
Support for young people: rental subsidies
Applications are now open for the 2025 Youth Rental Allowance :
- Support for tenants aged 18-35
- Amount: up to 250€/month , maximum 3,000€/year
- Program budget: €120,000
🏛️ Mayor's comment
"Alicante is moving towards becoming a city of affordable and quality housing. This will be the mandate of Housing Development," said Luis Barcala, thanking the President of the Generalitat Carlos Mazon for his active participation in the implementation of the initiatives.
Alicante City Council is taking major steps to address the housing issue: new neighbourhoods, more than 6,000 properties , large-scale redevelopment , social housing and support for young people form the basis of a new housing course. The Vive plan is becoming a real mechanism for transforming the urban environment and improving the quality of life of residents.