Mexico City

Investing In and Revising Mexico City's Center Square

Mexico City's Centro Historico is undergoing a broad redevelopment, which has resulted in more investment, more events, and more use. However, some there are worried that increased commercialization will tarnish the public square.
2 July 2009 - 10:00am
Next American City

The Smell of the City

Among the installations at the Ecological Urbanism exhibit at Harvard's Graduate School of Design is a collection of smells from 200 Mexico City neighborhoods.
19 April 2009 - 11:00am
The Boston Globe

Calles Sin Carros: Mexico City's Weekly Car Ban

Once a week, car-flooded streets convert into bike- and pedestrian-flooded public parks in crowded Mexico City.
29 September 2008 - 5:00am
Los Angeles Times

Smoggy City Stifles Sense of Smell

Air pollution is so bad in Mexico City that residents have less sensitivity to smells, according to a recent study.
6 June 2008 - 9:00am
Reuters

Smokng Banned in Mexico City

With one of the world's higher rates of air pollution, Mexico City is cracking down on one type of emission: cigarette smoke. Smoking has been banned in all public places in the city, including office buildings and restaurants.
12 April 2008 - 11:00am
Reuters

Similar Sister Cities

A look at the similarities between Los Angeles and Mexico City.
11 March 2008 - 7:00am
LA Weekly
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