Printable versionimir | March 2022
- Public space is essential for the sustainable development of a city and affects people's well-being.
- NOM-001-SEDATU-2021 establishes and unifies the bases of territorial planning at the national level.
- Federal, state and municipal governments are required to follow this NOM when preparing plans and programs regarding land use planning and urban development.
On February 22, 2022, the Ministry of Agrarian, Territorial and Urban Development published the “Mexican Official Standard NOM-001-SEDATU-2021. Public spaces in human settlements”.
What is public space?
Public space is the set of areas in cities intended for collective use. It is essential for the sustainable development of a city, and its proper management affects people's well-being by linking areas and providing access to services, while reducing environmental impact and supporting economic development.
Why is this standard important?
This regulation, the first of its kind in Mexico, establishes and unifies the bases of territorial planning focused on the well-being of people and their right to enjoy decent public spaces.
Its objective is:
- To standardize the terminology, content and methodologies of public spaces in the preparation of urban development and territorial planning plans and programs, including their classification and components.
- Support local governments in creating more inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable public spaces at the national level.
- It provides local governments with self-assessment tools to formulate and implement specific actions to promote and protect their public spaces.
- Distinguish 15 types of public spaces, classified under three criteria: by their function, by their administration and by the scale of service provided.
Who does this rule impact?
From now on, the three levels of government are required to follow NOM-001-SEDATU-2021 when preparing plans and programs regarding territorial planning and urban development.
The rule will enter into force 60 calendar days after the day following its publication in the DOF. To consult the original publication in the DOF, visit: NOM-001-SEDATU-2021
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