The Ibiza Town Council approved a decree to facilitate the conversion of certain premises into housing, aiming to tackle urgent housing needs as per the Balearic Government’s guidelines.
This includes specific zones but excludes the historic district and areas designated as public facilities, without allowing increased building heights. Criticisms arose regarding potential haste in implementation and fears of continued real estate speculation, as well as concerns about the impact on small businesses.
The initiative forms part of a broader plan to manage urban development, aiming to control population density and preserve the historical complex’s heritage.
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