This project seeks to provide direction and contribute to the Municipality of Plaridel’s efforts in dealing with housing and shelter for the poor. It is hoped that the information contained here will be useful to guide the municipality in developing a housing planning strategy for dealing with its current needs, and that it will contribute to a better understanding of Plaridel’s opportunities and barriers in dealing with housing for the poor. The report focuses on exploring and categorizing potential short, medium and long-term steps that are both objective and attainable given Plaridel’s current situation, while it presents a detailed list of the resources and actions necessary to accomplish these steps. The report also covers possible scenarios and alternatives for dealing with housing.