Construction of 8 Subsidised Housing Units on Carrer de Salvador Espriu and Ignasi Barraquer in Palma

The plan will boost the supply of social rentals in an area of high residential demand

What does it consist of?

The Balearic Council for Mobility and Housing has completed the development of 8 public housing units at No. 37 Carrer de Salvador Espriu and along Carrer de Ignasi Barraquer in Palma. This initiative seeks to ensure access to decent housing for the residents of Mallorca in the face of steadily rising rental prices.

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Data

PROJECT TITLE IN THE CALL
Development of eight publicly- subsidised homes at Calle Salvador Espriu 37, Palma
LOCATION
Mallorca (Palma de Mallorca)
Entity submitting the PROJECT
Govern de les Illes Balears
Entity that executes the project
Conselleria de Mobilitat i Habitatge
Project code
ITS2018-089
Total project amount
974.667 €
ITS granted amount
974.667 €
Executed amount
974.667 €
Call year
2018
Execution status
Executed
Purpose
Social welfare
Budget execution
Executed: 100%
Last data request
19.08.2022

The project

Access to housing in Mallorca continues to be a major social challenge, especially in urban areas such as Palma. The rise in rental prices, largely due to pressure from the tourist market, has led the Balearic Islands to top the national ranking with the worst housing affordability index.

In view of this situation, the Balearic Government, through the Balearic Housing Institute (IBAVI), has backed the construction of 8 new public housing units at No. 37 Carrer de Salvador Espriu and along Carrer de Ignasi Barraquer in Palma. These homes are intended for social rentals and are part of a larger strategy to expand the supply of public housing.

The development has been built on a dual aspect site consisting of two floors for residential use. The homes have independent access with no common areas, contributing to their functional efficiency. In addition, the development of the surrounding area includes a private circulation road paved with decomposed granite, which connects to another future IBAVI development. The structure of the buildings features the use of local materials such as sandstone and wood.

As in all of IBAVI’s developments, the homes are designed according to energy efficiency standards in line with the EU’s 20-20-20 targets. This means it has an ‘A’ energy rating, with energy consumption of less than 15 kWh/m² per year, achieving greater comfort and less environmental impact.

The action involved a total investment of €3,474,327, and has already been fully executed under the 2018 funding scheme.