Dinámica de licencias de construcción rurales en Boyacá post-pandemia y su impacto en la seguridad hídrica: Análisis desde las estrategias de ordenamiento territorial

Abstract

After the pandemic, territorial dynamics in the rural areas of Boyacá have undergone significant transformations, particularly regarding the growth of construction activities. In this context, this study examines the dynamics associated with the issuance of rural construction permits in the department of Boyacá during the post-pandemic period and their impact on rural water security. Specifically, it assesses the relevance and applicability of Land Use Plans (POT) as a framework for sustainable territorial planning and management. The methodology is structured in two phases: the first involves the consolidation and processing of data from Construction Permit Statistics (ELIC), the 2022 National Water Study (ENA)—specifically regarding the Water Scarcity Vulnerability Index (IVH)—and the Colombia OT platform; the second phase focuses on analyzing the dynamics of rural construction permits in the post-pandemic context using a mixed-methods approach that incorporates both quantitative and qualitative variables. The results obtained from the correlation of the studied variables reveal that the post-pandemic period has led to a significant increase in the issuance of construction permits in Boyacá. This phenomenon is rooted in the redefinition and transformation of the concepts of quality of life and housing conditions in the post-pandemic context. It is concluded that the increase in permit issuance is directly related to the growing demand for water resources and the challenges arising from the implementation of land use and territorial planning plans at the municipal level. These challenges pose risks to the sustainability of rural areas in the department, threatening the water security of these territories.