State of Mexico unveils new urban plan targeting vertical growth and regulated housing

The State of Mexico (Edomex) is drafting a new Territorial Ordering and Urban Development Plan to replace the current framework. The plan, prepared by the Secretaría de Desarrollo Urbano e Infraestructura (Sedui), seeks to curb irregular settlements by directing growth toward vertically‑oriented cities and regional development poles in the north, the Teotihuacán tourism zone, the volcanic area and the southern agro‑industrial region. It aims to shift investment away from the overcrowded Mexico City valley and prioritize infrastructure, water, mobility, environmental protection and territorial vocation.

Industry group Canadevi warned that irregular housing continues to expand, raising safety and service costs, and urged amendments to the state’s Libro Quinto to allow greater densification in consolidated zones such as Naucalpan. Under Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez, more than 30,000 urban complexes and 10,000 condominiums have been authorized, with an anticipated investment of up to 100 billion pesos and the construction of another 40,000 homes over the next three years. The plan emphasizes guaranteed water and basic services for new developments.