Hopeful footsteps in Mexico City's Centro Historico
Submitted by mexbiznews on Tue, 12/27/2011 - 10:30am
Atlantic Cities
After years of steady deterioration, Mexico City’s Centro Histórico is finally showing signs of health.
Public and private efforts, especially by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Helú, have bulked up security, refurbished old parks and gathering spots and increased economic development in the area. But the renaissance’s defining feature is obvious: it’s the ground.
In recent years, the Centro has closed off three streets to vehicular traffic and has plans to convert more.
www.theatlanticcities.com/neighborhoods/2011/12/hopeful-footsteps-mexico-citys-centro-historico/798/
