They predict 40,000 new homes in the Edomex

The State of Mexico plans to construct more than 40,000 new homes over the next three years under the administration of Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez, according to estimates from the National Chamber of the Housing Development and Promotion Industry (Canadevi). The projected investment totals nearly 100 billion pesos, with existing approvals already contributing significantly to this figure. According to Manuel González, director general of Canadevi for the Valley of Mexico region, during the first three years of the current state government, 30,000 homes were authorized in urban complexes and 10,000 in condominium projects. These developments accounted for an investment of 84 billion pesos. If completed, the total investment over the six-year term would reach approximately 181 billion pesos. González explained that urban complex developments are concentrated in municipalities near the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA), including Zumpango, Nextlalpan, and Tecámac. Meanwhile, condominium projects are primarily located in Naucalpan, Tlalnepantla, Huixquilucan, Atizapán de Zaragoza, and the Valley of Toluca. Representatives from the housing industry have urged the State of Mexico government to amend the Fifth Book of the State Administrative Code to better compete with the City of Mexico. González noted that the housing deficit in the State of Mexico currently stands at around 200,000 units. He emphasized that the high cost of land in the State of Mexico presents one of the main challenges in expanding housing supply. To address this, he proposed utilizing abandoned industrial sites and unused warehouses to build vertical developments ranging from six to eight levels. "We need to go upwards," González stated. "There are many abandoned industries and warehouses where we could build affordable housing. It can be done, but it requires regulatory changes." The Union of Industries of the State of Mexico (Unidem) has called for balanced urban development following Canadevi's announcement regarding housing growth in the State of Mexico, which includes building 40,000 homes around AIFA and planning thousands more. Francisco Cuevas, director general of Unidem, warned that these thousands of new homes could lead to rapid traffic congestion on newly constructed roads due to increased population density. Cuevas suggested that before launching new residential developments, efforts should focus on revitalizing thousands of homes and apartments in Tecámac, Zumpango, Tizayuca, and Huehuetoca, which are currently largely abandoned. He attributed this abandonment mainly to their distance from employment centers, shopping areas, and educational institutions. Cuevas added that the continuous expansion of the urban area reduces spaces designated for groundwater recharge. This raises concerns about long-term environmental sustainability and resource management in the region. The State of Mexico’s housing strategy involves both expanding infrastructure and addressing existing urban challenges. While Canadevi highlights the economic potential of vertical development and the utilization of underused land, Unidem emphasizes the need for careful planning to avoid exacerbating traffic issues and environmental degradation. The proposed housing developments are expected to bring significant economic activity to the region, particularly around the AIFA airport. However, stakeholders stress the importance of balancing growth with sustainable practices and infrastructure improvements to support the increasing population. The State of Mexico government faces the challenge of meeting housing demand while managing the environmental impact of rapid urbanization. As the housing projects move forward, officials will need to coordinate with local communities and industry representatives to ensure that development aligns with broader regional goals and sustainability standards.