Abstract

ROMO-AGUILAR, María de Lourdes; CORDOVA-BOJORQUEZ, Gustavo; FUENTES-FLORES, César  and  BRUGUES-RODRIGUEZ, Alejandro. New housing stock in Chihuahua City, Mexico: supply and demand. Econ. soc. territ [online]. 2012, vol.12, n.40, pp.657-688. ISSN 2448-6183.

This article analyzes the role of State-sponsored programs and real estate market in shaping housing availability in the city of Chihuahua, Mexico, from 2000 to 2005. Not only does this analysis deal with quantitative terms, but also qualitative aspects such as: sufficient space; public health provisions that include potable water supply, sewage and waste management services; and urban infrastructure. This paper is divided into seven sections: 1) conceptual-theoretical notes about housing; 2) institutional development in relation to housing in Mexico; 3) a review of urban growth and development of the city of Chihuahua; 4) housing characteristics in the city and new housing development; 5) new housing supply for this particular case; 6) housing demand; and 7) conclusion.

Keywords : housing; urban growth; Chihuahua city; supply; demand.