Porto. Meeting on inclusive zoning canceled

The extraordinary meeting of the Porto Municipal Assembly scheduled for November 9 has been canceled at the request of the Socialist Party. This decision follows recent political developments and the lack of a proposed reform regarding inclusive zoning regulations. The meeting was initially called to discuss a proposal allowing companies to pay compensation instead of providing affordable housing, which faced opposition from the PS and Chega parties. The municipal executive has since reversed its earlier decision and plans to propose a public discussion on the new inclusive zoning regime. Critics argue that the current regulations have failed to deliver tangible benefits for affordable housing in the city.