# Housing supply and demand in Spanish coastal regions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/housing-supply-and-demand-in-spanish-coastal-regions > Updated: 2026-08-15T15:44:40.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, local authorities in Tarragona and Pontevedra reported progress on public housing projects. In Tarragona, the first phase of the Ponent neighbourhood is nearing completion, with 192 families expected to move into the Les Oliveres blocks by year-end. Meanwhile, Pontevedra announced the handover of 74 public apartments in Valdecorvos, a project supported by €3.7 million from the EU Recovery Fund. By mid-August 2026, the focus shifted toward the broader pressure on housing supply in the Tarragona and Barcelona regions. The Chamber of Urban Property of Tarragona noted that significant population growth in coastal municipalities—including Tarragona city, Calafell, and Salou—has not been met with a sufficient increase in residential stock. This demographic shift has prompted calls for adjustments to urban planning and housing policies. Similarly, the Barcelona Metropolitan Area continues to manage challenges related to housing pressure and demographic shifts across its 36 municipalities. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: Tarragona and Barcelona regions face rising housing demand Demographic growth in coastal Tarragona and the Barcelona metropolitan area is driving urgent demand for increased housing supply and improved urban planning and infrastructure. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tarragona-and-barcelona-regions-face-rising-housing-demand ### 2026-07-25: Spanish cities move forward with new public housing developments in Tarragona and Pontevedra Tarragona’s new Ponent district attracts private builders after its first public housing phase, while Pontevedra will deliver 74 public apartments this summer, part of a broader Spanish housing effort. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-cities-move-forward-with-new-public-housing-developments-in-tarragona-and-pontevedra --- Cite as: Housing supply and demand in Spanish coastal regions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/housing-supply-and-demand-in-spanish-coastal-regions