Proyectos urbanísticos para el resguardo de la ciudad de México. Siglo XVIII

Abstract

Rather than building defenses for the colonial capital, the Bourbons wished to construct public structures to have better control of the merchandise that entered in Mexico City without paying taxes. Guadalupe de la Torre analyzes several urban projects to demonstrate this fact. Despite the topological difficulties, the raising of wall or a ditch around the city were remarkable projects that confirmed the necessity of controlling the entry of animals, people and items into the city. None of these ambitious projects were ever completed. However, these 18th century projects must be taken into consideration, since these public works changed the original aspect of the capital.