The Georgetown Global Cities Initiative and the Georgetown Americas Institute welcome Horacio Rodriguez Larreta, former two-term mayor of Buenos Aires, to Georgetown University for an engaging discussion on the future of cities.
Horacio Rodríguez Larreta recently served as Mayor of Buenos Aires from 2015 to 2023. Previously, he served as Mayor Mauricio Macri's chief-of-staff from 2007 to 2015. During his tenure, Larreta facilitated significant public and private investment throughout Buenos Aires despite operating within an economic context of extremely high rates of inflation. Larreta holds a degree in Economics from the University of Buenos Aires and an M.B.A. from Harvard University.
Under his leadership, new policy initiatives included the formation of a dedicated "Social Integration Unit" to address land tenure, comprehensive transportation reform prioritizing public transit, revision of land use controls to boost housing supply, the unprecedented embrace of information technologies, and the articulation of the city's decarbonization strategy.
The city introduced dedicated bike and bus lanes, increased subway ridership with new subway cars, and launched a free city bike program. Beyond infrastructure, Larreta's administration invested heavily in human capital, providing students access to tablet computers and offering vocational training for recent graduates. These changes boosted the city's global reputation and in 2022, Buenos Aires proudly hosted the C40 World Mayors Summit, showcasing its advancements in sustainable urban development.
Please join the Georgetown Global Cities Initiative to explore the power of urban leadership on the global stage with Mayor Larreta, in conversation with Faculty Director Uwe Brandes.
This is an in-person event only and is open to the public, but all attendees must RSVP and bring your photo ID to the event.
We extend our special thanks to the Georgetown Americas Institute and the McCourt School of Public Policy for helping to support this event.
