Instrumentos de política pública local en el acceso a la vivienda en la ciudad de Bariloche, Argentina

Abstract

A growing tenancy process has been observed in Argentina in the recent years which is also combined with greater requirements for tenants. In tourist cities, such as Bariloche, speculation and displacement of permanent rental housing towards tourist housing exacerbate the vulnerability of inhabitants. Although federal, state, and local governments have scope to confront these issues, local governments could assume a more active role, even with budgetary rigidity. Therefore, we review other cities’ experiences and set feasible interventions in the rental market to address this housing problem, using Bariloche as a case study. The proposals include the transformation of the current Land and Housing Municipal Institute into a public urban development agency; rental market’s regulations through limitations of commercial authorizations; capturing urban capital gains through current district laws to obtain land, and articulation of public and private actors to build real estate and establish fair uses and conditions.