mexico

site of mexico city

built on a small island in aztec times, on stilts, surrounded by water

situation of mexico city

central plateau, surrounded by mountains which traps pollution

connectivity of mexico city

major highways make it link between north and south america

population growth

increased from 2 million to 19million since 1950

wages in mexico city

1 in 3 are paid less that $4 per day

education in mexico city

poorest 10% only attend 2 years of schooling

rubbish in mexico city

city generates 1300 tonnes of rubbish everyday

bottom up projects

cultiva ciudad works with local schools to educate about gardening. rooftop gardens growing healthy foods. locals are working together to raise money for schools and health centres (nezza)

top down projects

city government organises the metro bus system which save 35000 tonnes of carbon emissions, moving 250000 people per day. landfill was shut and in 2011 barter market was set up.