Created by Italian designer and architect Stefano Boeri, the project puts environment and innovation at the forefront of every corner and street. In addition, thanks to its agricultural irrigation systems and solar panels, it would be completely self-sufficient in food and energy.
However, before jumping to conclusions, it is important to remember that this is just a proposal to replace a shopping mall previously intended for the same plot of land. So it’s Tenochtitlan 2.0 or nightmare in the suburbs. Nothing is official yet.
Image Source: Stefano Boeri Architetti
Carbon sink city
According to Boeri’s plants, this eco-urban paradise would be home to 130,000 people spread across 557 hectares. Perhaps its most striking feature is the abundant vegetation of shrubs, green roofs, parks and an average of 2.3 trees per inhabitant.
Meanwhile, residents can leave their gasoline vehicles out, because within the city there is a grid of electric and semi-automatic mobility systems. In addition, it promises to be suitable for cyclists and pedestrians.
All of this would result in the absorption of 116,000 tons of carbon dioxide.
In addition, the project aims to be a center for business, research and education in all things sustainable.
Image Source: Stefano Boeri Architetti
Smart cities in Latin America
Throughout the region, smart cities – ie; Places are emerging that combine the Internet of Things (IoT) and similar technology integrated into an urban environment. However, most are not located in the major cities, but in the smaller cities. This facilitates the transition to technology.
For example, the government of Mexico’s second largest city, Guadalajara, aims to become a “Digital Creative City.” It is a place that mixes its colonial roots with innovation to achieve economic development.
Meanwhile, in Montería, Colombia, local authorities aspire to be the Caribbean’s benchmark for sustainability and technology.
It is a well-known fact that Latin America’s urban areas are overcrowded. Consequently, smart cities can provide much-needed relief for urban areas through the efficient use of public space.
Source: Mexiconewsdaily
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