Abstract:
Although several government bodies have begun to address planning at the metropolitan level in Mexico (e.g. the revision of the General Law of Human Settlements), legal aspects continue to hinder the formation of a metropolitan level of governance. This document outlines the context for metropolitan governance in Mexico, models of metropolitan governance, and key considerations to take into account when attempting to design and implement a metropolitan region. The revision of laws and the current land use framework are urgent steps to be taken in the short term in order to enforce effective use of planning instruments.
