Principio de planeación en proyectos de vivienda social: análisis comparado Colombia–México desde el enfoque de la economía social

Abstract

This article compares the planning principles of social housing projects in Colombia and Mexico from the perspective of the social economy. The research problem arises from the observation that, despite robust constitutional and legal frameworks, a significant number of housing projects experience delays, cost overruns, suspensions, service deficits, or materially insufficient outcomes due to structural planning failures. The objective is to identify the normative, doctrinal, and jurisprudential foundations of the principle of planning, compare its practical application in both countries, and assess the legal, economic, institutional, and social effects arising from its non-compliance. The methodology is qualitative and legal comparative, based on a dogmatic analysis of regulations, doctrine, and case law. This article finds that the principle of planning is not merely a procedural formality, but rather the main condition that articulates public procurement, land-use planning, housing policy, and the effective guarantee of the right to housing, especially in contexts of limited institutional capacity.