4.6 - Mexico City Flashcards
What is the site of Mexico City?
began as a settlement on an island in Lake Texcoco in Aztec times - (14th-16th century).
What is the situation of Mexico City?
located on the Central Plateau, a flat landscape surrounded by mountains and volcanoes.
What are the connectivity features of Mexico City?
major highways make it the main link between North and South America, it is also the national base for theatre, TV and radio.
What does the CBD’s land serve a purpose for in Mexico City?
main financial hub made up of office blocks. Attracts high value retailers.
What does the inner city serve a purpose for in Mexico City?
mainly slums.
What do the suburbs serve a purpose for in Mexico City?
characterised by middle class housing, mostly built to owners orders. Tight security eg. barbed wire + armed guards.
What does the Urban - rural fringe serve a purpose for in Mexico City?
land is dominated by unregulated shanty towns.
What is a Vecindade?
abandoned multi-storey colonial mansions that are converted into cheap tenements and rented out to families.
