Mexico City Selected to Host 2028 World Urban Forum
Mexico City has been designated as the host city for the 2028 World Urban Forum (WUF14) by UN-Habitat. The announcement positions the city as a significant venue for global discussions on urban futures, coinciding with the tenth anniversary of the New Urban Agenda. Officials including Secretary Edna Vega Rangel, Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente, and Mayor Clara Brugada highlighted the city's representation of contemporary urban challenges such as housing, inequality, and sustainability. The forum aims to shift from ideas to tangible action, with the MEXTRÓPOLI Architecture and City Festival serving as a key preparatory platform, particularly its 2026 edition under the theme 'Movements'.
Key facts
- Mexico City will host the 2028 World Urban Forum (WUF14).
- The designation was made by UN-Habitat.
- The 2028 forum aligns with the tenth anniversary of the New Urban Agenda.
- MEXTRÓPOLI Festival will support preparatory discussions, with its 2026 edition focusing on 'Movements'.
- Officials emphasized the city's role in addressing global urban challenges like housing and inequality.
Entities
Institutions
- UN-Habitat
- MEXTRÓPOLI — Festival de Arquitectura y Ciudad
Locations
- Mexico City
- Latin America
Sources
- Arquine —