Mexico City - Urban Futures C.S. Flashcards

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Does green space exist in and around Mexico City?

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No green belt, lots of urban sprawl, exceptions include Chapultepec greenery.

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How is poverty changing in Mexico City?

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Declining - 6.4% from 2018-22.

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Is there social divide in Mexico City?

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Very obviously yes: penthouses are fenced off, separated from ubiquitous informal settlement.

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What has come of Indian migration into Mexico City?

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IWAM (Indian Women’s Association of Mexico) celebrates key festivals. Temples (eg Sai Baba and Vaishnav).

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What has come of Jewish migration into Mexico City?

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~50,000 Jewish migrants. 24 synagogues.

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What has come of German migration into Mexico City?

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Large economic partners (eg Mercedes Benz)

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What has come of Chinese migration into Mexico City?

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3000 families with heritage, despite 1930s expulsion. “barrio chino” smallest Chinatown worldwide: a few blocks.

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How does gridlock affect the economy of Mexico City?

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Lost 2.58 Billion USD in 2012. Commutes 59% longer than they should be: 219 hours lost per economically active individual per year.

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How does car transport fail in Mexico City?

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Low occupancy rate of 1.76. Average speed of 17kmh. 954 deaths to road traffic accidents in 2012.

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How bad does cost of living get in Mexico City?

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People making <1 USD per day picking through garbage. Public transport up to 20% annual income after tax.

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How bad is crime in Mexico City?

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2009 murder rate of 8.4 per 100k. Average of 478 crimes REPORTED daily 2000-4. Suffering tourism. Sexual assault on public transport.

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How has local rural-to-urban migration affected Mexico City?

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Negatively: 65% literacy rate, 67% lack housing, 60% lack clean water.

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How have top-down sustainability schemes been implemented in Mexico City?

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15 year Green Plan commenced in 2007, costing 8% of city budget. 22,000m2 of roof gardens.

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How has EcoBici developed in Mexico City?

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11 Million trips in the first 3 years. 35,000 daily trips, 265,000 registered users by 2018.

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