# Social housing developments in Spain and Mexico > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/social-housing-developments-in-spain-and-mexico > Updated: 2026-09-05T20:47:47.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. Efforts to improve social housing in Spain and Mexico have focused on innovative models and habitability standards. In Spain, the ‘Balearic Social Housing Model’ was recognized with the Obel 2026 award. Developed by economist Cris Ballester and architect Carles Oliver through IBAVI, the model prioritizes environmental, social, and economic innovation by integrating planning, design, and management. Similar initiatives are being utilized in the Basque Country, Aragon, Castilla y León, and Andalusia. In Mexico, Deputy Sergio Zenón Velázquez Vázquez has proposed an agreement in the Coahuila Congress to strengthen habitability criteria for social interest housing. The proposal urges federal authorities, including Sedatu, Conavi, and Infonavit, to prioritize functional design, material quality, and access to open spaces to address deficiencies in homes where approximately 38.4 percent of the population currently lacks adequate space or basic services. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Social housing initiatives advance in Spain and Mexico Spain and Mexico are advancing social housing initiatives, with Spain's Balearic model receiving international recognition and Mexican legislators pushing for higher habitability standards. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/social-housing-initiatives-advance-in-spain-and-mexico ### 2026-08-25: Housing policy developments in Spain and Venezuela Political leaders in Jerez, Spain, demand more public housing construction, while the Venezuelan Chamber of Construction welcomes new laws and subsidies intended to stimulate the housing market. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/housing-policy-developments-in-spain-and-venezuela --- Cite as: Social housing developments in Spain and Mexico. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/social-housing-developments-in-spain-and-mexico