Challenges and strategies in the application of municipal regulations for social housing in Guayaquil

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Juan Carlos Briones Macias

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The article analyzes the challenges of complying with municipal regulations and their contribution to the design of social housing that promotes access to community housing in the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador, with an emphasis on cadastral updating (building regularization). It examines the effectiveness of regularizations as an urban planning tool, identifying institutional limitations such as staff shortages, procedural delays, excessive documentation requirements, and multiple corrections. Through critical analysis, strategies and mechanisms are proposed to optimize these processes, contributing to more efficient and equitable land use planning in Ecuador's main port city. The study adopted a case study design, focusing on the city of Guayaquil, which allowed for an in-depth analysis of the institutional and territorial context. Content analysis techniques were applied for document review, descriptive statistics for quantitative data processing, and thematic analysis for qualitative information. The triangulation of sources and methods ensured the validity of the results and strengthened the consistency of the conclusions obtained. In conclusion, the disparity between the formal and informal sectors continues to widen, highlighting the urgent need for more flexible policies within the municipal regulatory framework to include developments that promote the adoption of a type of community housing that addresses the lack of access to decent housing in Guayaquil.

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Challenges and strategies in the application of municipal regulations for social housing in Guayaquil. (2026). Revista Científica Interdisciplinaria Investigación Y Saberes, 16(1), 53-73. https://doi.org/10.53887/zyvjtn92

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