The Post Industrial Future of Mexico City ≤ Mexico City needs to grow internally. The most suitable area for internal growth is the northwest zone of Azcapotzalco and Miguel Hidalgo, currently in transformation from mid-twentieth century industry to post-industrial recovery.
≤ The borough of Azcapotzalco has been losing population and
jobs, since many of its obsolete industries have closed and gone elsewhere in the country. However, this area has considerable infrastructure (in comparison to districts in the east and south) including water, drainage, and public transportation such as several metro lines. It also contains notable educational facilities. Several urban and architectural projects have been launched since 2003. Two of these are:
≤ Tecnoparque (2003) ≤ A new high-tech corporate center, developed by private enterprise in a former industrial site of fifteen hectares. The Tecnoparque office campus will open around 10 000 jobs in the data and information areas (call centers and service centers). New sustainability solutions in terms of water reuse and water harvesting have been incorporated, in a context of high quality environments and landscape.
≤ Bicentennial Park (First phase, 2010; second phase, 2012) ≤ The terrain was formerly an oil refinery that was closed in 1991. The currently planned fifty-five hectare Ecological Park will provide amenities including an open air auditorium, a museum of energy and an electric train. The site will also accommodate offices and include a shopping area and restaurants. architecture: Grupo de Diseño Urbano, Mario Schjetnan
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