Mexico City, March 9, 2026 – The public consultation process for Mexico City’s General Development Plan (PGD) is advancing, with a recent “COPACO Azcapotzalco Forum” held last Friday. This event aimed to gather opinions and proposals from residents of the Azcapotzalco borough, enriching the foundational document that will guide the capital’s development until 2045. While the primary focus of the dialogue was the Community Participation Commissions (COPACO), discussions also extended to the election of borough representatives for the analysis of the capital’s Citizen Participation Law and the Care System.
Key Figures and Topics at the Forum
The forum was led by Deputies Brenda Ruiz Aguilar and Cecilia Vadillo Obregón, both from the MORENA Parliamentary Group in the Mexico City Congress. They were joined by the Mayor of Azcapotzalco, Nancy Marlene Núñez Reséndiz, and Marco Antonio Vanegas López and María Enriqueta Islas Sánchez, representing the Electoral Institute of Mexico City (IECM).
From the Democratic Planning and Prospective Institute (IPDP), attendees included Erick Serna Luna, Coordinator of Plans and Programs; Pablo Merchant, Coordinator of Instruments for Territorial Planning; and Alejandro Peláez, a public consultation advisor and specialist in community democratic life building.
Extended Consultation Period for the PGD
Deputy Ruiz Aguilar informed the attendees that the consultation period for the PGD project has been extended until April 10. Following this, the IPDP will systematize the feedback collected from various forums to create a comprehensive document. She highlighted that over 70,000 opinions have already been submitted via the “Plaza Pública” web portal, underscoring significant public interest in participating in the forums and having their ideas considered in the plan. “The broadest possible consultation is being conducted for all sectors,” she stated.
Addressing the Care System and Citizen Participation
Deputy Vadillo Obregón addressed the Care System, noting that it is also in a consultation phase to gather public perspectives for the corresponding legislative instrument. She challenged the traditional belief that care tasks are solely household responsibilities belonging to women. “With the drafting of the Care Law, we are rethinking these arguments to move them out of the family sphere and make them a social and governmental issue, achieving a reorganization of these tasks between men and women,” emphasized the President of the local Congress’s Gender Equality Commission.
Mayor Núñez Reséndiz affirmed that the PGD will adopt a metropolitan vision, acknowledging shared challenges with the State of Mexico and other neighboring entities regarding water, transport, and mobility. She also stressed the importance of advancing citizen participation to foster a more informed and engaged citizenry in decision-making processes.
Election of Azcapotzalco Representatives
During the forum, José Luis Hernández González, Carlos Mendoza García, Briana Araujo, and Josefina Rojo were elected to represent Azcapotzalco residents in working groups involving all 16 boroughs, focused on reforming Mexico City’s Citizen Participation Law.
Redesigning COPACOs and Democratic Planning
Erick Serna Luna of the IPDP presented a proposal within the PGD to redesign COPACOs into neighborhood assemblies, potentially named “Government Houses.” These would involve authorities to foster a more informed community with stronger democratic ties. Alejandro Peláez further elaborated on a proposed strategy for democratic participation and territorial planning, enabling COPACOs to participate in decision-making through a Binding Citizen Participation Program.
The ongoing consultation reflects a commitment to inclusive governance and ensuring that Mexico City’s future development is shaped by the collective input of its residents.
Source: https://www.congresocdmx.gob.mx/comsoc-avanza-consulta-sobre-proyecto-pgd-ciudad-mexico-7187-1.html
