The Citizen Observatory of León (OCL) concluded a year of intense collaborative work by presenting seven priority proposals aimed at addressing the city's most pressing challenges. These initiatives arose from analysis tables involving universities, colleges, and experts, with the purpose of promoting a more inclusive, sustainable, and participatory city.
Among the proposals highlighted is sustainable mobility, with a focus on increasing the budget for sustainable transportation, prioritizing the individual as the central element, especially considering that 74% of CO2 emissions in the city come from transportation. Additionally, it is proposed to reform the Regulatory Urban Development Code to ensure sustainability and redensification of urban areas, promoting equitable access to public spaces.
Another relevant proposal is the creation of a workforce training program focused on technological skills and practices to improve formal employment conditions. Furthermore, the importance of promoting primary mental health care is emphasized, addressing issues such as depression and anxiety that affect one fifth of the León population.
Moreover, it is proposed to design inclusive policies that guarantee universal access to health services, education, and employment, as well as addressing issues such as enforced disappearances and the implementation of rehabilitation programs for individuals with addictions that integrate multidisciplinary therapies and promote social reintegration.
In the area of crime prevention, it is suggested to develop strategies focused on adolescents for the early detection of risk factors such as educational exclusion and domestic violence. These proposals have emerged thanks to the collaboration of educational institutions and professional colleges in the city, such as the University of Valle de Atemajac (UNIVA), the Ibero-American University of León, the University of La Salle, and the College of Architects of León A.C., among other key actors in building a more just and equitable city.
