Mexico City residents get 60 days to weigh in on metropolitan area plan

Residents of Mexico City will have a 60-day window to voice their opinions, observations, and proposals regarding the draft Metropolitan Area Development Plan (POZMVM). The public consultation process, officially launched following its publication in the Official Gazette of Mexico City on August 25, will commence 30 days thereafter. This period allows citizens to familiarize themselves with the project and actively participate in shaping the plan.

The consultation is open to inhabitants and neighbors from all 16 boroughs of Mexico City, as well as social and civil organizations, universities, business chambers, professional associations, and local government institutions. Authorities plan to host at least eight dialogue spaces and four institutional forums in Mexico City to gather public input. Additionally, an online participation portal will be available via the microsite https://pozmvm.sedatu.gob.mx/.

The process is structured in three stages: a preparatory phase for organization and dissemination, a deliberative phase for collecting citizen feedback, and a systematization phase for classifying and analyzing contributions. The Secretariat of Planning, Territorial Ordering, and Metropolitan Coordination will integrate relevant proposals into the final project. Upon completion, the secretariat will publish a report detailing the consultation results and how citizen input influenced the final program.

The POZMVM aims to establish a comprehensive vision for the region, which encompasses the 16 boroughs of the capital, 59 municipalities in the State of Mexico, eight municipalities in Hidalgo, and one in Morelos. A key objective is to strengthen coordination among different levels of government to foster integrated development and effective governance across this vast metropolitan area.