The Subdivision and Housing Developers Association Inc. (SHDA), while welcoming the inclusion of mass housing in the list of activities entitled to incentives, is seeking clear guidelines on what constitute green housing, smart cities, and smart communities
In a statement, SHDA national president May Rodriguez, said including mass housing under Tier 1 or base structure for incentives of the 2022 Strategic Investments Priorities Plan (SIPP) will ensure the provision of housing at a price point that will help clear the housing backlog.
The SIPP provides green housing, smart cities, and smart communities are all eligible for incentives.
However, according to Rodriquez, there is still a need to create guidelines and criteria for identifying what can be considered “smart housing and smart communities.”
“Government and the private sector will have to develop specific guidelines and characteristics for smart housing and communities. But by incorporating the efficiencies from technological and building innovations with the fruits of green initiatives, our keywords are affordability, resilience, sustainability, and livability,” Rodriguez said.
The 2022 SIPP also covers in-city-low-cost dwelling projects for lease/rent. For the National Capital Region, only in-city low-cost dwellings for lease/rent may qualify for registration.
Rodriguez reiterated that granting incentives for the private sector who will participate in housing activities directly impacts housing production and supply as this will ensure their greater participation in the production of affordable housing.
