Mexico City is located in a valley, two thousand meters above sea level, and surrounded by mountains among a rich network of lakes, wetlands and rivers. However, rapid urban growth has drastically reduced its natural ecology. Today, Mexico City is on the brink of a severe water crisis. A trans-volcanic axis on the western part is etched with a rugged topography of ravines, which are of vital importance as the riverbed it sits on leads on to become the primary drainage system for the city. The increased occupancy of informal settlements, along these ravines is an imminent danger, causing the soil to erode and gradually wither away. These ravines are further damaged by its inhabitants, with illegal discharge and currently serve as dumping grounds leading it to become forgotten and denied.
The proposal attempts to restore a 5km stretch of the river, which is yet to be redirected, producing a series of inter-linked initiatives, forming a green circuit around the selected areas. The initiat
