La Laguna Launches €18.65 Million Urban Renewal Project for El Cardonal Neighborhood

La Laguna has officially launched a major urban renewal project with the contract award for the comprehensive rehabilitation of the El Cardonal neighborhood. According to the City Council and the Municipal Housing and Services Society (MUVISA), this is the largest residential project in the Canary Islands, marking a key milestone in the city’s strategy to modernize neighborhoods that are over 50 years old by improving energy efficiency and living conditions.

The project was awarded for 18.65 million euros—an 8.75% saving on the original 25.09 million euro budget. The City Council is funding more than half of the total cost and is covering all price increases to ensure the financial burden does not fall on residents. The total contribution required from the 438 households is a symbolic 173,632 euros, with full exemptions available for those in vulnerable financial situations.

The work has been divided into five sections to ensure efficient management, with contracts awarded to Construplan and Probisa Vías y Obras. The project includes structural repairs for 49 apartment blocks, the removal of asbestos, accessibility upgrades, and the modernization of energy systems. Construction is scheduled to begin before the end of 2026.

This initiative is part of a wider urban regeneration plan that includes areas such as La Verdellada, Padre Anchieta, and Princesa Yballa. Coordinating funding from the European Next Generation program, the Cabildo de Tenerife, and municipal resources has been complex, particularly when working with privately owned housing. After previous tenders failed due to outdated market prices, the City Council increased its efforts to ensure the project’s success. Alongside the final phase of the Las Chumberas project, this development represents the core of La Laguna’s current approach to urban transformation.