Costos de fragmentación urbana: ¿cuánto les cuesta a Bogotá y a los municipios cercanos estar separados entre sí?
Bogotá y la región Metropolitana. Foto: Archivo Particular

TL;DR
- Bogotá and its metropolitan region are losing between $300 and $600 million annually due to urban fragmentation.
- Studies by the OECD show a correlation between urban fragmentation and economic inefficiency.
- These losses are estimated to be between 3% and 6% of the gross geographic income of agglomerations.
- Addressing urban fragmentation requires leadership, respect, integrity, cooperation, solidarity, and innovation.
- Metropolitan governance is essential for integrating diverse actors and achieving consensus.
- Urbanized areas are expanding at a much faster rate than population growth, with significant future implications.