3 Assessment of TOD in Mexico City
Tacubaya DESCRIPTION Tacubaya, a Mexico city transfer hub, is located along a major transit route southwest of the city center in a neighborhood of the same name. The southwestern corner of the Tacubaya neighborhood is situated where the two-tiered Periférico highway forms a right angle with the major arterial road Viaducto. While the three subway lines, one BRT line, and dozens of bus lines that converge in the neighborhood contribute to a vibrant and bustling street life, the area is not easy to navigate. The multiple pedestrian bridges and underpasses, traffic, street networks, street vending, and lack of a centralized bus station complicate the accessibility of the neighborhood for commuters and locals alike. The neighborhood’s historical charm, beauty, and prime location, however, make this area ideal for short and long term development.
BASIC FINDINGS
SURROUNDING COMMUNITY STATISTICS (2014)
― Affordability: Tacubaya has good affordability but poor socioeconomic status. ― Accessibility: The site suffers from poor non-motorized local accessibility. There is good metropolitan accessibility but poor intermodal transfers. ― Informality: The site suffers from poor provision of services for vendors. ― Design: The precinct has good human scale streetscape but poor pedestrian infrastructure.
31,048 Residents
11,757 Households 59% Lack Car Access
51% Employment
86%
of 800 meter buffer is accessible by foot in 10 minutes
22 Schools
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