Sustainable renovation management of Large Urban Ensembles by local public administrations

Part of Spanish dwellings built before 1980 occupy Large Ensembles in urban peripheries. They are located at obsolete buildings and are inhabited by vulnerable population. The "sustainable renovation" of these ensembles is proposed in environmental, economic and social terms. The current context presents a series of barriers, but also of opportunities. Some of the latter linked to the new EU funds; and others to the implementation of the new Law 8/2013 of urban renewal, regeneration and renovation. This law includes new management models, creating public-private mixed structures. These structures have been used in past experiences that, in the light of the results, could constitute models to follow for the sustainable renovation of Large Urban Ensembles in Spain. Description of the procedures followed as ran by the institutions can be found in this paper, integrating all financial, managerial and participation-related, regulatory and technical aspects.