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| Collective Housing and Tianguis |
In recent decades, social housing in Mexico has been developed by private enterprises whose primary goal is economic profit. Many of these housing developments are far from city centers because land costs are inexpensive. This has caused many problems of mobility, social segregation, isolation, traffic congestion and pollution, and also lack of equipment, infrastructure or mixed programs.
People who cannot afford new social housing or do not want to live far from the city tend to invade land or other people's properties. These squatters build their own houses illegally occupying protected natural areas or land that is vulnerable to floods or landslides.
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| Housing |
In the area of Tepetate and the former Train station, most of the buildings were self-constructed and grew progressively. This is one of the reasons the urban layout is irregular and the building blocks have different shapes and sizes.
Municipal governments have worked towards the creation of housing programs that prioritize the most vulnerable people. The intention is to make affordable housing in good urban locations. This new proposals intend to develop projects that contemplate a public funding.
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| 65 % of houses in Mexico are self built |
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