Análisis e identificación de criterios y acciones que permitan incluir la disponibilidad de agua en el desarrollo urbano de la ciudad de Bogotá
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This research project is presented as part of the Specialization in Natural Resources Management of the Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Calda. The aim of the research is to analyze the interdependence between drinking water supply and urban development in Bogotá. The analysis of the aforementioned relation raised the question about the long-term sustainability of the current water supply system. Even Though the supply system includes its expansion and optimization efforts haven taken place by the Bogotá Aqueduct and Sewerage Company (EAAB), at the same time it faces urban expansion, population growth and a dynamic urban development that seems irreversible. In this context, this research focuses on the synergy of urban growth and drinking water supply, specifically it focuses on the criteria used by the EAAB for granting certificates of drinking water availability for urban licenses. The study of these certificates seeks to identify whether or not the potable water supply of the City influences the issuance of the building licenses and provides recommendations for sustainable urban development in relation to the city's water resources. The methodology employed for the research involved the review of secondary information such as local and national regulations, studies, articles, and relevant cartography. In addition, primary information was gathered through interviews with technical, environmental, and institutional experts from the EAAB and the academia, as well as an analysis of a sample of potable water availability certificates. The data was cross-referenced and triangulated to ensure the reliability of the research. Finally, the results from the investigation were analyzed through the elaboration of a SWOT analysis (strengths, opportunities, weaknesses and threats). This exercise highlighted issues that, afterwards, were assessed through a multi-criteria matrix. The multi-criteria matrix showed the issues with the highest incidence in the studied synergy of the current research. Based on this, the research suggests criteria and intersectoral public policy actions to address the results.