Cities, housing and pensions in Mexico: An opportunity to bolster growth and well-being

This chapter analyses the main trends and challenges for urban areas in Mexico, with particular emphasis on housing, and their implications on the country’s economic, social and environmental outcomes (e.g. urban sprawl, congestion and social segregation). Specifically, this chapter addresses: i) the diverse factors contributing to Mexico’s economic under-performance relative to other OECD countries ii) the country’s rapid urbanisation rate, which has increased opportunities for city dwellers but meanwhile has not translated into expected productivity gains and iii) the range of policy challenges facing cities.