Mexico City Flashcards
What were some cons of the rapid growth
Slums, overcrowding, poor sanitation and health
What were some pros of the rapid growth
Better jobs, education and healthcare
What is its site
High mountain plateau and was originally built on a lake
What is its situation
Centre of Mexico
What is its connectivity like
Has roads, major transport routes and an airport
What is its structure
CBD grown outwards along the major transport routes, alongside are the more expensive areas, people moved rapidly around this and the newest migrants on the very outside as cannot afford to move in
What do some bottom up solutions plan to do
- Rooftop gardens
- Self build education
- Waste recycling
What do some top down solutions plan on doing
- Improve housing
- Improve sanitation
- Communication
- Decrease pollution
Name 3 reasons for the pop increase
- Natural increase - During the 1950s a high birth rate and a fall in death rate meant pop grew rapidly
- National and international migration
- Economic investment-Increased job opportunities through investment in the construction of factories and offices
What did the city do to improve sustainable transport schemes
•Metrobus=Reduces emissions and reduced average journey times
What has the city done to reduce waste
•Trash for food scheme=Exchange of waste for vouchers
