6.8 Urban Sustainability

Identify what smart-growth policies your country is taking to assist in urban sustainability for some cities.

National Urban Development Program: This program, launched in 2014, aims to promote sustainable urban development by encouraging compact, dense, and mixed-use urban growth patterns. It includes strategies for urban regeneration, efficient use of land, and the revitalization of city centers.

SEDATU's Sustainable Urban Development Program : Administered by the Ministry of Agrarian, Territorial and Urban Development (SEDATU), this program provides financial support and technical assistance to municipalities for urban planning, infrastructure development, and sustainable housing projects.

Promotion of Sustainable Urban Mobility: Several cities, including Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, have implemented sustainable urban mobility initiatives such as bike-sharing systems, dedicated bike lanes, and the expansion of public transportation networks like bus rapid transit (BRT) and metro systems.

Urban Regeneration and Densification Initiatives: Cities like Mexico City and Puebla have launched programs to revitalize and densify existing urban areas, promoting mixed-use development, pedestrianization of streets, and the adaptive reuse of abandoned or underutilized buildings and spaces.

sources: Sustainability Matters | SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN MEXICO 

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