Mexico City Finalizes Public Consultations for Landmark 20-Year Development Plan
Mexico City, April 9, 2026 – After six months of extensive public engagement, Mexico City has officially concluded its citizen consultations for the General Development Plan (PGD) 2025-2045. This ambitious initiative marks the first time the capital will have a comprehensive 20-year planning document addressing territory, governance, and culture, with the overarching goal of fostering more effective public policies.
The data collection and information gathering phase for the PGD Project concludes on April 10, following more than 100 forums involving officials and specialists, and 500 citizen workshops across the city.
A Historic Planning Endeavor
The Institute of Democratic Planning and Foresight of Mexico City spearheaded these forums, initiating public and citizen consultations in October 2025 across all 16 boroughs. These consultations also included various stakeholders such as business leaders, users, and secretaries from diverse sectors, including mobility, tourism, housing, security, territory, and environment. The primary objective is to forge strategies that will guide future governments in implementing public policies over the next two decades.
Beatriz Corina Minguer, Executive Director of Analysis and Foresight, emphasized the historical significance of this plan. “This is a historic plan; we have not had planning in Mexico City, and this is the first time we have the opportunity to have a cross-sexennial plan that is not subject to a single government. The Planning Institute has the attribution to think and generate policies, actions, and programs, that is, to point them out and make them clear so that the secretariats have a 20-year orientation,” Minguer stated.
Citizen Participation Shapes the Future
Minguer further detailed the crucial role of citizen participation in this PGD, highlighting how residents introduced new topics to the discussion. Initially, 22 areas were contemplated, but citizens contributed additional subjects such as human rights, communication, sustainable energy, local governments, boroughs, sports city, people with disabilities, and sustainable tourism.
The most recent additions to the plan include the right to unions and respect for workers’ rights. These new considerations are set to be compiled into the PGD, which is expected to be finalized in May. Subsequently, it will be submitted to the Mexico City Congress for a two-month review and voting process, aiming for approval before the end of the year.
The PGD is anticipated to provide a stable framework for urban development, transcending political cycles and ensuring continuity in public policy implementation. This long-term vision is expected to bring significant benefits to the city’s residents by addressing crucial challenges and opportunities with a unified and well-thought-out approach.
The extensive consultation process underscores a commitment to democratic planning, ensuring that the diverse voices and needs of Mexico City’s inhabitants are reflected in the city’s future trajectory. The plan’s success will largely depend on its effective implementation and the continued engagement of all stakeholders.
The final approved plan will serve as a foundational document for all future development projects and policy decisions in Mexico City, aiming to create a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous urban environment for all.
