La Seu d'Urgell Unveils 2025-2030 Plan Prioritizing Housing and Elderly Care

La Seu d'Urgell has laid the groundwork for its development over the next five years in 2025, with a focus on long-term urban planning that prioritises affordable housing, elderly care, education and neighbourhood revitalisation.

City leaders describe the year as pivotal for addressing structural challenges long deferred, particularly housing shortages that hinder young people's ability to establish roots. Key initiatives now advancing include 11 apartments for youth emancipation in the Pensament building on Carrer de la Missió, alongside 100 protected rental housing units. Construction on these is slated to begin in 2026, representing a turning point in local housing policy to support young residents and families.

Progress has also been made on a long-awaited elderly care residence, featuring 90 residential places, 40 day centre spots and 12 assisted living apartments. Designed to meet diverse needs with dignity and proximity, the facility is expected to open by late 2026.

Other highlights include bolstering the INEF Pirineus project, positioning La Seu as a hub for sports, knowledge and higher education, while generating opportunities for the region. The Neighbourhood Plan, backed by a €12.5 million investment over five years, targets comprehensive renewal, with the historic centre designated as a priority zone requiring sustained strategy rather than isolated efforts.

Efforts to invigorate the city centre continue through events like the Sant Ermengol fair, cultural and commercial activities, and redesigned main streets to create more pedestrian-friendly spaces.

Officials acknowledge ongoing priorities raised by residents, including street cleaning, public safety, urban maintenance and green spaces. They commit to tackling these with the same resolve applied to major projects, aiming to build a vibrant La Seu d'Urgell that inspires pride among all.