First ‘Vivienda para el Bienestar’ Subdivision Named in Ciudad Juárez; 2,100 More Homes Announced
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, March 6 – José Antonio Chávez, director of the State Commission for Housing, Land and Infrastructure (Coesvi), announced yesterday significant progress in the ‘Vivienda para el Bienestar’ (Housing for Well-being) program in Ciudad Juárez. In an interview with puentelibre.mx and tiempo.com.mx, Chávez confirmed the naming of the first subdivision and the donation of an additional 20 hectares for future housing projects.
‘Fraccionamiento Indomables’ for Infonavit Beneficiaries
The first housing complex under the ‘Vivienda para el Bienestar’ program in Ciudad Juárez will be named ‘Fraccionamiento Indomables.’ This subdivision, located on land previously donated by the Municipality, is designated for Infonavit beneficiaries earning less than two minimum wages.
Chávez explained that the ‘Vivienda para el Bienestar’ program aims to provide affordable housing not only to Infonavit beneficiaries but also, through the National Housing Commission (Conavi), to those not affiliated with Infonavit, such as self-employed individuals or farmers.
Coesvi Donates 20 Hectares for 2,100 Additional Homes
In a significant move to expand affordable housing options, Coesvi has donated a 20-hectare plot in Ciudad Juárez. This land will be used to construct an additional 2,100 homes: 1,050 for Conavi beneficiaries and 1,050 for Infonavit beneficiaries.
“The plot consists of ten hectares for Conavi and ten hectares for Infonavit. This is an area we are consolidating, which for many years remained a ‘gap’ where the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez (UACJ) was built, to the southeast,” stated Chávez. He added that these new housing units will address a housing problem for UACJ students and those from other institutions.
Bringing Services Closer to the Southeast
The director emphasized the importance of consolidating services in the southeast of the city, which was previously considered a remote area. Efforts are underway to build new housing, establish new schools, and bring government services closer to residents.
Chávez highlighted that Coesvi ceded its headquarters in Juárez to establish the
