CHINAMPAS REVIVAL

WATER & MODERN MEXICO

DESIGN PROJECT / RC16 / MARCH. URBAN DESIGN / 2023-24

The global water issue is one of the most pressing challenges facing humanity today. With growing populations, climate change, and increasing demand, access to clean and safe water is becoming more scarce. Over 2 billion people worldwide lack reliable access to safe drinking water, leading to health crises, food insecurity, and economic instability. Water pollution, over-extraction of resources, and inequitable distribution further exacerbate the problem. Addressing this issue requires urgent international cooperation, sustainable water management practices, and innovative solutions to ensure that everyone has access to this vital resource, essential for life, health, and prosperity.

STUDIO TUTORS : COMPUTATION:

HISTORY THEORY : TEAM MEMBERS:

Claudia Pasquero, Filippo Nassetti

Meng Shengyu, Nassetti Filippo

Emmanouil Zaroukas

Beatriz Gonzalez Arechiga, Minxin Guo, Safaa Rachid, Yeh Yi-Hui

Mexico City

Mexico City, originally founded on a series of lakes by the Aztecs, was once the vibrant, water-based metropolis of Tenochtitlán. The Aztecs ingeniously engineered a network of canals, dikes, and chinampas (floating gardens) to manage water and sustain their thriving civilization. However, after the Spanish conquest, these water systems were largely drained to facilitate urban expansion. As rapid urbanization replaced the lakes with infrastructure, the environment and ecosystem underwent significant changes. Today, Mexico City faces the complex challenge of addressing these environmental issues while striving to preserve its rich historical heritage.

Begining of water issues in Mexico city