Mexico City increased flooding over time illustration

Erendira Tranquilino Ortiz, "Day Zero. Mexico City"

This thesis is an educational Atlas that seeks to advocate for the water crisis in Mexico City. Mexico City is the most populous city in North America and one of the most important cultural centers in the world. Few people know that the area where around 25 million people live was once a lake. Today, this territory faces one of the worst water crises in history. However, its citizens are unaware that this vital liquid is running out, their responsibility and how its hydraulic system works. I believe that education leads to awareness, and this leads to change.

Program: Master of Urban Design

Thesis Advisor: Petros Babasikas