El proceso de urbanización en los municipios de la Sabana de Bogotá

Abstract

Objective: to explain the changes that have been generated by the process of urbanization in six municipalities of the Sabana de Bogotá and to identify those territories with a high density or concentration of Social Housing (VIS, by its acronym in Spanish) and middle and high strata without VIS.

Methodology: qualitative and quantitative methods were combined from the observations and experiences of experts and nonexperts in the subject. The urbanization phenomenon in the six municipalities of the Sabana de Bogotá was analyzed and descriptively presented.

Results: the urbanization process changed the environment, quality of life and lifestyle of the residents; it was evident that, to a great extent, rural became urban. The municipalities of Chía and Cajicá showed increase in the urbanization of the middle-high stratum or not VIS. Conversely, the municipalities of Mosquera and Madrid showed an increase in Social Housing. The process translates into high prices that affect low-income households. 

Conclusions: not only has urbanization in the municipalities belonging to the Sabana de Bogotá transformed the territory and changed the quality of life of the residents, it also has promoted housing in high strata in the municipalities of the central and western area of the Sabana due to the lack of developable territory in Bogota. Even though tax revenues from unified property taxes as well as from industry and trade taxes have increased, the municipalities have inherited the problems of the city.