Rezumat/Abstract. The article investigates how administrative-territorial boundaries affect the implementation of urban housing projects, through a comparative analysis of Paris and Bucharest. Employing a multiscalar methodological framework, it examines the interplay between the national (macro), metropolitan (mezo), and local (micro) levels of territorial organization, highlighting how these influence urban coherence and the operational capacity of housing strategies. The study reveals that while France benefits from a mature and integrated multilevel governance system, enabling coherent and equitable urban development, Romania’s fragmented administrative structure hampers coordination and limits the effectiveness of housing policies. The comparison underscores the need for institutional reforms—such as the creation of a metropolitan authority and collaborative governance mechanisms—to enhance strategic alignment across scales. Ultimately, the research argues that territorial governance reform is crucial in Romania for fostering a more coherent, equitable, and sustainable approach to housing and urban development.

Cuvinte cheie/Key words: administrative-territorial boundary, integrated governance, housing, centralization, decentralization

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