Collaborative Effort to Develop Metropolitan Agenda
The Secretaría de Desarrollo Agrario, Territorial y Urbano (Sedatu) is coordinating a joint effort among the governments of the State of Mexico, Mexico City, Hidalgo, and Morelos to create the Program of Urban Order for the Mexico Valley Metropolitan Area (POZMVM).
Objective and Participating Entities
- The aim is to build a common metropolitan agenda addressing shared challenges in the region, which comprises 84 municipalities across four entities and Mexico City.
- The region is home to over 22 million inhabitants, making it one of the most densely populated areas in the country.
Session Details and Key Actions
The first ordinary session of 2026 for the Secretariado Técnico Conjunto del Consejo de Desarrollo Metropolitano del Valle de México (council technical joint secretariat of the metropolitan development council of the Mexico Valley) took place in the State of Mexico.
During this meeting at Sedui offices in Metepec, the participants outlined upcoming activities, including two public consultation processes: an indigenous consultation and a public consultation.
- Prioritized topics for consideration by the public include urban development, mobility, public services, water management, waste handling, risk management, environmental sustainability, health, security, tourism, and economic development.
Regional Integration and Upcoming Session
The Mexico Valley region, encompassing 84 municipalities—59 from the State of Mexico, 16 from Mexico City, 8 from Hidalgo, and 1 from Morelos—is the focus of this collaborative effort.
The State of Hidalgo will host the next ordinary session in February, continuing the work on the POZMVM.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the purpose of these sessions? The main goal is to develop a common metropolitan agenda addressing shared challenges in the Mexico Valley region, which includes urban development, mobility, public services, environmental sustainability, and economic growth.
- Which entities are collaborating in this initiative? The State of Mexico, Mexico City, Hidalgo, and Morelos governments are working together with the coordination of Sedatu.
- What topics will be discussed during public consultations? Key areas include urban development, mobility, public services, water management, waste handling, risk management, environmental sustainability, health, security, tourism, and economic development.
- How many municipalities are part of this region? The Mexico Valley region comprises 84 municipalities, with 59 from the State of Mexico, 16 from Mexico City, 8 from Hidalgo, and 1 from Morelos.
- When and where will the next session take place? The next ordinary session will occur in February in Hidalgo, continuing the work on the POZMVM.
