Planning For the Future of Xochimilco

In 2016, Rebuild by Design worked with the Mexico City Office of Resilience and Keystone Partners to develop a collaborative research and design approach to help Mexico City develop a plan for Xochimilco, a UNESCO cultural heritage area. The goal was to address the area’s climate change, water challenges, housing issues, and agricultural and tourism opportunities. This initiative was part of Mexico City’s Resilience Strategy, which focuses on regional collaboration and resilience, mobility, water, and equal access to urban amenities.

Rebuild helped Mexico City bring together interdisciplinary experts – such as academics specializing in urban planning and hydrology – to work with government officials to develop a better understanding of Xochimilco’s challenges and opportunities. The planning process incorporated research, data analysis, site visits, and public input, ensuring that key stakeholders were involved at critical stages of the initiative.