Alves, RaulLousada, SérgioCabezas, JoséGómez, José Manuel Naranjo2023-12-062023-12-062023Alves, R.; Lousada, S.; Cabezas, J.; Gómez, J.M.N. Local Housing Strategy: Analysis of Importance and Implementation in Machico Municipality, Madeira. Land 2023, 12, 1778. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/land12091778http://hdl.handle.net/10400.13/5414This article presents a detailed analysis of the local housing strategies (ELH) in the Mu nicipality of Machico, Madeira, examining the diagnosis of housing needs, proposed solutions, and projected goals for the future. In addition to addressing the rehabilitation of private and public hous ing and the increase in housing supply, the study also explores how ELH relate to the new generation of housing policies and the public support program for promoting housing solutions for vulnerable people. It is important to note that the implementation of ELH in Machico also has a positive impact on the local landscape and climate resilience, promoting the conservation of important forest areas for the production and management of natural resources.engEnvironmental preservationForest conservationHousing needsHousing rehabilitationLandscape resilienceMachico, Madeira (Portugal)Madeira (Portugal).Faculdade de Ciências Exatas e da Engenhariajournal article10.3390/land12091778