Chile needs innovation-driven housing policy to address deficit

Addressing Chile’s significant housing deficit requires more than temporary financial measures or credit access. To resolve this structural issue, there is a call for a long-term state strategy that prioritizes innovation as a core pillar.

Effective solutions must include concrete incentives for research, development, and technological advancement in the construction sector. This involves funding for new technologies, sustainable materials, and more efficient building methods. Such scientific and technical research is essential for creating scalable, high-quality, and safe housing solutions tailored to local needs.

Success depends on a stable regulatory and institutional framework, alongside a permanent alliance between the state, academia, and the private sector to transform innovation into practical housing solutions.