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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.
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