Mexico City’s urban fabric is a constant work in progress. Civic groups focused on urban improvement have driven some of the most visible changes in recent years — the pedestrianization of Calle Madero in the Historic Center, the expansion of cycling infrastructure, public space recovery projects, and the ongoing revitalization of neglected neighborhoods.
The Centro Historico revival — largely funded by Carlos Slim’s Fundacion but implemented through partnerships with civic organizations — transformed a deteriorating colonial core into one of the most visited areas in Latin America. Similar projects are underway in Tacubaya, Santa Maria la Ribera, and other neighborhoods that have been neglected for decades.