Canadevi Calls for Increased Land Reserves and Streamlined Construction Processes
Puebla, Pue. The National Chamber of Development and Housing Promotion (Canadevi) has urged the state and municipal governments of Puebla’s metropolitan area to address developers’ demands for more land reserves and improved permit simplification processes by 2026. This comes as a concern that land reserves are being allocated for the National Housing Plan, excluding private projects.
Background on Canadevi and its Relevance
Canadevi is a prominent organization representing developers in Mexico, with Ariosto Goytortúa López serving as its vice president. The group aims to ensure a stable housing market and address challenges faced by its members, which include large-scale developers contributing significantly to housing supply in Puebla and across Mexico.
Current Housing Market Situation in Puebla
Goytortúa López expressed concerns that the current housing market dynamics favor public projects over private developments. Authorities plan to construct 48,700 homes in six years, primarily targeting a specific sector and not open to the general population. This leaves private developers out of the equation, with only 7,500 homes built in 2025—the lowest number in the past five years.
Canadevi’s Demands
To counteract this imbalance, Canadevi requests:
- Increased land reserves: Developers seek government assistance in locating suitable land for private projects, ensuring a continuous housing supply.
- Simplified permit processes: Streamlining construction permits across municipalities in the metropolitan area will expedite project execution.
Additional Concerns Raised by Canadevi
Goytortúa López highlighted two more pressing issues:
- Security for investors: Developers have faced invasions and unauthorized construction by organizations, putting their investments at risk.
- Lack of level playing field: Ejidatarios (landholders) demand higher compensation, making it difficult for developers to secure land, especially when it lacks essential services.
Call for Action: Activating the Housing Commission
Canadevi emphasizes the need for a Housing Commission to facilitate negotiations between developers and ejidatarios, ensuring fair land acquisition terms. This commission would also promote homologation and simplification of construction permits across municipalities, fostering a more efficient housing market.
Key Questions and Answers
- What are Canadevi’s primary demands? Canadevi seeks increased land reserves for private projects and simplified construction permit processes.
- Why are these demands important? These measures aim to balance public and private housing development, ensuring a stable supply of affordable homes for Puebla’s growing population.
- What other challenges does Canadevi highlight? Developers face security threats from invasions and unauthorized construction, as well as an uneven playing field with ejidatarios demanding excessive compensation.
