The delegate of Housing Policies and president of the Municipal Housing and Land Company of Madrid (EMVS Madrid), Álvaro González, accompanied by the councilor for the Latina district, Alberto González, visited the Lucero neighborhood to oversee the actions of the Rehabilita Plan. This municipal program focuses on improving residential buildings, especially those constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, which require adaptations in accessibility and energy efficiency.
In Lucero, 36 subsidies from the Rehabilita Plan have been granted, allowing interventions in 586 homes with an investment of 3,324,973 euros. These improvements have positively impacted the lives of over 2,000 residents. A key aspect has been the installation of elevators in 34 of the benefited buildings, responding to a priority neighborhood demand.
“"The Rehabilita Plan is a clear example of how to improve people's lives starting with their own homes, especially in neighborhoods like Lucero, where many buildings need to adapt to the new needs of their residents. Beyond the data, these actions have a direct impact on people's lives, allowing many residents to regain autonomy, leave their homes normally, and improve their quality of life."
Additionally, the Adapta Plan has carried out 12 interventions in the neighborhood, with an investment of 37,000 euros. These actions have focused on adapting homes for people with reduced mobility (nine cases), visual impairment (two cases), and the accessibility of a commercial premise (one case).
The rehabilitations have also included energy efficiency improvements, resulting in an annual saving of over 240,000 kWh and a reduction of nearly 49 tons of CO₂ emissions in the neighborhood. This allows residents to enjoy more comfortable homes, with lower energy consumption and significant savings on their bills.
Across the city, the Rehabilita Plan has consolidated itself as a fundamental tool for improving the residential housing stock, with over 110,000 homes rehabilitated, 1,437 elevators installed, and 5,500 homes free of asbestos, benefiting nearly 300,000 Madrid residents. The program has generated accumulated savings of 280 million kWh of energy and a reduction of 65,000 tons of CO₂ emissions.
“"Rehabilitation is not just about buildings, but about improving people's daily lives and responding to real problems."
The Madrid City Council reaffirms its commitment to accessibility, energy efficiency, and improving the quality of life in all city neighborhoods, with special attention to those most in need of intervention.
