Logements sociaux : l’État et Blue City Key lancent le programme 18M
In an effort to reduce the chronic shortage of affordable housing, the Ministry of Urban Planning, Local Authorities, and Regional Development is stepping up initiatives to expand access to decent housing. It was in this spirit that the experimental 18M project, the result of a partnership between the government and private stakeholders, including Blue City Key, was presented this Saturday, September 20, in Diamniadio.
This program is part of the National Plan for Access to Housing and is intended to be an immediate and lasting response to the needs of households, particularly those on low incomes.
The project is based on a clearly stated political will of the new authorities. Moussa Balla Fofana, Minister of Urban Planning, recalled that "the deficit we have is a structural deficit and we have a huge amount of housing that we need to build."
According to him, the State's capacity to address this shortfall alone remains limited: "if we calculate the financing needs of this housing stock, it is a need that exceeds the State's capacity." Hence the need, he insists, "to create a synergy between the engineering of public action and the innovation capacity of the private sector."
Technical innovation and social diversity
This is precisely where Blue City Key comes in. Its CEO, Nabil Riad, detailed the scope of this project, which he describes as "experimental." Designed as a model that can be replicated nationwide, it relies on technical innovation and social diversity. "We found certain solutions that, with certain innovative Senegalese materials, also allowed us to integrate eco-sustainable programs," he explained.
He particularly mentioned alternatives to steel frames and lighter materials: "The simple fact of being able to lighten the weight of the building also means a reduction in cost, which means that the load-bearing walls and columns have less load to support."
On an area of 2.33 hectares, 215 housing units will be built, including fifteen adapted for the elderly. "We have designed several housing types with this social and generational mix in mind. We have solutions for people with reduced mobility, as well as for the elderly," Nabil Riad explained.
The program includes additional infrastructure to meet residents' daily needs. "What's important is to have a framework and an environment. And the framework and environment mean health and educational infrastructure that can be relevant to all communities," insisted the CEO of Blue City Key. With this in mind, a multipurpose hall, local shops, and a condominium association for the maintenance of common areas have been integrated into the project.
Minister Moussa Balla Fofana sees this project as a golden opportunity to achieve the authorities' objectives in the sector: "You understand how pleased we are to see this first player in the national program for access to housing and urban renewal, and incha'Allah there will be several."
“Housing is a question of dignity”
According to him, the ambition is to cover "all eight territorial hubs, all departments and all municipalities." He also invited local authorities to become more involved: "Local authorities will have an important role to play because, as we all know, housing is a question of dignity; it is the greatest investment that a couple or an individual will make in their lifetime."
For his part, the General Delegate of the DGPU, Bara Diouf, placed the project within a broader vision of urban development. "To this already ambitious project, another emblematic initiative is now being added: the 18M residential project. On a projected area of 2.33 hectares, 215 housing units will be built, including 15 adapted for the elderly. This choice is not insignificant. It reflects the desire to build an inclusive city where every citizen, regardless of their circumstances, finds their place."
The delegate also highlighted the importance of ecological innovation integrated into urban development: "What makes us unique is our ecological commitment. Solar energy, green energy, innovative waste management, reuse of wastewater and sustainable green spaces."
Beyond its social and environmental dimension, the 18M project is part of a much broader economic strategy. As Nabil Riad pointed out, it is about laying the foundations for "a housing industry," not isolated initiatives. He emphasized the importance of a model that can be duplicated: "The goal of this program is for it to be a model that can be duplicated across the country, and that's what will allow us to have a housing industry and not an isolated housing solution." He added: "It's a program that aims to be responsive, since we've worked on a program for 215 housing units, which allows for a delivery response time of 24 months."
With these characteristics, the 18M program is an attempt to reconcile social urgency, technical innovation, and inclusion. For Minister Moussa Balla Fofana, the challenge goes well beyond construction: "Behind each housing unit, we have more than 20 professions that will be able to benefit from the spinoffs." And, he emphasized the long-term impact: "Housing means paying less rent on income, and you know how important that is."
Launched in partnership with financial institutions such as the Banque de l'Habitat du Sénégal, the project is expected to begin by the end of the year. Its promoters present it as an important step in a more comprehensive urban transformation policy. The minister added that: "When we get down to it, we are capable of demonstrating innovation in the service of the general interest."
Commentaires (12)
projet, projet, projet....bon... amine
Ce ministre fofana c le plus grand menteur du siecle khamoul dara avec son livre gni comment ils ont leur diplomes surement des masters de formation payante bilahi khamou gnou dara .. macky mo togn senegal
Faut pas que ça soit comme les éléphants blancs des 100 000 logements de votre showman de prédécesseur ! Que les chantiers sortent rapidement de terre, c'est sur ça que les millions de Sénégalais vous jugeront et vous donneront de bon cœur un second mandat.
"Le projet" tant vendu aux plus naïfs d'entre nous est une coquille vide qui a certainement tiré son nom dans le jargon informatique comme pour une projet avec l'App CapCut par exemple.
Vous êtes entrain de corser le problème! Il est impératif de construire dans les régions.
Juste comme ça , je me suis mis à faire des recherches sur ce projet en étant certain que j'y verrai la marque de Macky Sal
Et ça n'a pas manqué... tellement ces gens sont incompétents. Ce projet Macky Sall l'avait lancé. La preuve : https://youtu.be/VF6K3T8L1ao?feature=shared. Ou faites diamniadio green Nabil Riaid. De vrais imposteurs ces gars. La honte!
Restez dans vos cases de sauvage si ça vous intéresse pas d'autant plus vous n'avez pas les moyens de payer un logement malhonnête personnage que vous êtes . Cette jeunesse au pouvoir va redresser le Sénégal salit par le tyran sanguinaire qui a pris la fuite au maroc
Il y a aussi le projet de la Snhlm qui prévoit construire des logements à 22 millions sans apport personnel. De grâce il faut donner la priorité aux premiers acheteurs c’est à dire ceux qui ne sont pas encore propriétaires de maison. Il faut faire des contrôles serrés avant l’attribution de ces logements sinon des gros bonnets vont les acheter et les mettre en location.
215 logements😱. Blue City Key. Son directeur général, Nabil Riad,
Shame on you
L’IA rend tous vos articles insipides même si elle améliore considérablement le style.
on a tellement ete victimes de nos propres autoritès du temps de wade et macky qui complotaient avec les agences immobilières pour voler l'argent des citoyens que maintenant si on ne peut plus rien nous vendre par la parole......construisez les logements si ca nous plait on achete , on ne verse plus notre argent et attendre 10 ans avant de recevoir la clè comme Sicap nous a fait.....c'est indigne....nulle part on achete une maison qui n'st pas construite.....
les gens sont decus par nos autoritès des annèes...Arreter de parler et agissez.....ce n'est plus la peine de parler....boucler la travailler...on vous jugera plus tard.
Vous nous emmerdez avec votre macky sall de merde , le criminel qui a assassine plus de 80 de nos enfants , ce nouveau gouvernement travaille pour le bien etre des populations pas pour vous bande de jaloux , de negatifs .
La solution pour un accès démocratisé au logement, c’est la SNHLM. Présente dans tous les départements du Sénégal, la Société prévoit des programmes sociaux partout au Sénégal en fonction de la demande, bien sûr. La SNHLM, c’est l’Etat.
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