Phase 2 | Project Submission

Impacts (Economic Impacts)

Key Instruments

Instruments of Value for the Municipality of Monterrey

Alexandre Viviant / A01178266 | Alejandro Ayala / A01067672 | Adalberto Guajardo / A01722604 | Álvaro Feregrino / A01403334 | Santiago Moctezuma / A01199424

Ethics, sustainability and social responsibility

Transforming transprotation and tackling climate change in monterrey

Actual Proposition

Actors Involved

Impacts (Environmental Impacts)

Bibliography

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We propose creating a pamphlet with a manifesto advocating for sociourbanistic reforms, specifically focusing on raising awareness about the need for alternative transportation methods. This is particularly important given the mistaken perception of the automobile as a status symbol and generally considered as the definitive method of transportation. The pamphlet would also present comprehensive and relevant data showcasing the technical aspects of these alternatives.We believe that by making the message accessible—both in content and vocabulary—and available online via a QR code, which can be widely distributed downtown through biodegradable pamphlets or stickers, we can effectively reach our target audience. These stickers could be used in traffic lights poles and generally pedestrian areas. This approach would maximize our impact on public political discourse by introducing these ideas into the conversation. While we acknowledge that the immediate impact may be limited, our goal is to spark initial change in the public discourse, acting as a catalyst for the long-term restructuring of social norms around sustainable transportation.

Actual Proposition

Urban Sprawl: Uncontrolled suburban growth increases commuting distances, making sustainable transport less feasible and car use almost mandatory, as exemplified by Cumbres. [16,17]Lack of Public and Non-Motorized Infrastructure: Insufficient investment in sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and public transport forces reliance on cars for even short trips.[16,18]Subsidies for Car Use: Fuel, parking, and road infrastructure subsidies make car ownership more accessible, further embedding car culture. [14]

Some Key Instruments

References

Increased Frequency of Heatwaves: Monterrey has seen a rise in heatwaves frequency and intensity, leading to higher energy consumption, increased public health risks, and exacerbated drought conditions. [8, 9]Water Scarcity and Droughts: Climate change has intensified drought conditions, affecting water availability for urban and agricultural needs. Prolonged droughts reduce water reservoirs' levels, impact agricultural productivity, and stress water supply systems. [10]Increased Risk of Flooding: Despite frequent droughts, intense rainfall has become more common due to climate change, leading to urban flooding in areas with insufficient drainage infrastructure. [11, 12]

Environmental Impacts

References

Less Electrical Wiring per Person: In denser cities, shorter distances between buildings reduce the electrical wiring needed, lowering installation, maintenance, and energy transmission costs. [13, 14]Fewer Roads per Person: Compact cities reduce the need for extensive road networks, relying on smaller, shared streets that minimize the per capita cost of road maintenance. [13, 14]

Economic Impact

References

Lower Cost per Square Meter: Efficient land use in dense cities allows for more residents and businesses, driving down costs and broadening the tax base to support public amenities without significantly raising individual taxes. [13, 15]

Less Water and Sewer Piping per Person: Dense urban areas benefit from shorter water and sewer systems that serve more people, reducing installation, maintenance, and energy costs associated with pumping water over long distances. [13, 15]

Secretaría de Movilidad y Planeación Urbana: Local and state governments often prioritize road expansions, flyovers, and car-friendly infrastructure over sustainable alternatives like public transit, cycling lanes, and pedestrian spaces. [1]Industrial Sector: This sector, directly linked to the consumption of goods and services, is highly responsive to government regulations, which, on a superficial level, are maintained through democratic voting. Citizens and Commuters: Cultural norms and social status associated with car ownership drive consumer behavior, reinforcing the preference for private vehicles over public transit options. [2]

Some actors Involved

References

FEMSA: The foundation supports sustainable infrastructure projects focusing on water, energy, and mobility management. It collaborates with local initiatives to promote sustainable urban infrastructure. [6] Fundidora Park: Although a public park, Fundidora has engaged in green infrastructure projects, including waste management, renewable energy, and green area conservation. [7]

DistritoTec: An initiative by Tecnológico de Monterrey, DistritoTec aims to transform the area surrounding its campus into a sustainable, livable space. [3,4] Green Building Council Mexico: This organization, promotes sustainable construction through LEED certification and other initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of buildings. [5]

Our Vote: Civic engagement and voting are crucial to disrupting the cycle of unsustainable infrastructure. Governments often prioritize road construction due to public demand, reinforcing car use as the dominant mode of transportation. By voting for leaders committed to sustainable urban planning and engaging in grassroots advocacy, we can shift incentives toward public transit, cycling, and walkable cities, paving the way for a more sustainable future. [20, 21, 22, 23, 24]

Monterrey needs