Observatorio 2030 CSCAE

The report prepared by the Spanish Council of Architects' Institutes, in collaboration with the group of professionals comprising the Urban Regeneration Working Group, aims to establish a consensus among industry professionals. It seeks to define what urban regeneration projects entail, as well as their evaluation, benefits, phases, and stakeholders. The document is designed to provide a foundation and support for administrations embarking on these processes for the first time, while also assisting those already engaged by addressing strategic uncertainties they may face. Spain, with a highly aged housing stock, must rise to the challenge of updating its urban fabric. This must be done in collaboration with the citizens who live in and care for these spaces, ensuring that the efforts made to adapt to climate change also result in a more equitable society. Furthermore, this collective effort should ensure that regeneration reaches even the most neglected areas. It is urgent to accelerate the transformation and adaptation of our municipalities. We have successful case studies from which to draw lessons, data to underpin decisions, and identified challenges to improve our legal framework and funding instruments. The necessary pieces are in place; now we must make them work together in a coordinated and synchronised manner. We have supported the final stages of this report, integrating all perspectives, contributing and complementing information where indicated by the committee of experts, and striving to ensure that the final document broadly represents all participants while helping the content to be expressed consistently throughout. We have provided data and case studies. We have illustrated and charted the key content. But above all, we have enjoyed shaping this book, which we hope will assist in tackling one of the greatest challenges we face in the coming years.