The National Academy of Architecture of Monterrey, the Nuevo León Association of Architects, and the Monterrey Region Urbanism Society AC presented a list of proposals for election winners to champion, promote, or implement—depending on the office to which they are elected—in order to collectively build cities where the inhabitants' quality of life is the priority. Read on for the full list.
1. Creation of the Metropolitan Institute of Urban Planning: Implement and contribute to the creation of the Metropolitan Institute of Urban Management and Planning, as well as the establishment of Municipal Planning Institutes where they do not yet exist.
2. Updating the legal framework for urban development: Update plans, programs, laws, and regulations related to urban development through land-use and development instruments.
3. Urban project bank: Create and promote an urban project bank, managed by Municipal Planning Institutes, based on current urban development plans or programs.
4. Public participation: Foster citizen participation through public consultations, community consensus, and other public involvement tools in city-related works, projects, and programs.
5. Transparency and accountability: Ensure transparency by publishing licenses, permits, authorizations, and procedures related to urban development and public works on official websites.
6. Ongoing professional development: For urban development, public works, and social communication staff, supported by professional associations and guilds.
7. Proximity: Promote and encourage proximity between employment, housing, amenities, and services.
8. Mobility: Manage and incentivize mobility projects, focusing on ensuring high-quality, affordable, and efficient public transportation.
9. Public space: Drive new public space projects that aim to be inclusive, accessible, and high-quality, while also maintaining and renovating existing ones.
10. Green spaces: Establish a program for urban reforestation, conservation, and tree replacement throughout the entire municipal administration.
This article was written by Mónica Arellano. The translation is powered by AI.
