XXXIII. Guadalajara, Mexico

Guadalajara, Mexico

Guadalajara, Mexico — Emma Powers, Abraham Ramirez

Guadalajara is the capital of the state of Jalisco. The city is located in the west-central region of Mexico. It lies roughly in the centre of the state, in the Atemajac Valley near the Río Grande de Santiago, at an elevation of about 5,100 feet. Its climate is dry and mild except for the rainy season, which extends from July to mid-September. The metropolitan area is comprised of 10 muncipalities.

Left: View from Faro de la Marina in Lima // Right: Historic Center of Lima

Population:
Urban: 1,385,621 people
Metro: 5,268,642 people

Area:
Urban: 142 km2
Metro: 3,561 km2

Population Density:
Urban Average: 9,730 people/km2
Metro Average: 1,480 people/km2

Politics:
The Guadalajara Metropolitan Area has 57 urban localities according to COEPO of them all is the most populous city of Guadalajara with just over 1.5 million people, this city is the only municipality of the same name, the latter with the Juanacatlán municipalities with fewer urban locations (only one per municipality), Tlajomulco de Zuniga has 27 locations, with 7 Tonala, Tlaquepaque with 3, Zapopan with 6, 8 and El Salto with Quinces Ixtlahuacán of 4.

Guadalajara is located in the west-central part of Mexico, within the state of Jalisco. The environment is considered humid subtropical, experiencing warm winters and hot, humid summers. The landscape is relatively flat and has allowed for a vast expansion of the urban fabric overtime. Most buildings are considered mid to low rise, however there are some high rise urban centers. The City has the second highest population density in Mexico, with over 10,361 people per sq kilometer and the fourth most populated city in the country.

Guadalajara is considered to be the countries most cultrual city, a place where many musicians, artisans, and creators can call home. It also serves as a successful international center for economics and business. During the 20th century, the city experienced a period of rapid growth based on booming industry, arts, and tourism, which has transformed the city that exists today. Increased population growth during this time influenced the size of the city, required expansion into what is considered, “Greater Guadalajara.” This consists of primarly residential (suburban like) areas which house workers who often work within the city’s core. Today the city is divided in four main sectors, most categorized by economic class.

New developments which have been created consit of the Guadalajara Expo, the light rail, shopping centers, the expansion of streets and avenues, and the development of road infrastructure, services, tourism, and industry.

^{Sources:
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1356568/population-density-resident-per-square-kilometer-guadalajara-mexico/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guadalajara

https://visitguadalajara.com/history#:~:text=Guadalajara%20prospered%20in%201560%20when,launch%20pad%20for%20Spanish%20expeditions.

http://motherearthtravel.com/mexico/guadalajara/history.htm}

Guadalajara, Mexico // High Density Buildig Typologies

Guadalajara, Mexico // Means of transportation

Guadalajara, Mexico // Traffic hubs and nodes

Guadalajara, Mexico // Urban Void Spaces

Guadalajara, Mexico - Zalatitan, Tonala

Area: 3.53 km²
Population: 86,644 people
Population Density: 24,545 people/km²

Guadalajara, Mexico - El Vergel, Tlaquepaque

Area: 3.53 km²
Population: 86,644 people
Population Density: 24,545 people/km²

Guadalajara, Mexico - La Estancia, Zapopan

Area: 3.53 km²
Population: 86,644 people
Population Density: 24,545 people/km²

Guadalajara, Mexico - San Juan De Dios, Guadalajara

Area: 1.33 km²
Population: 10,200 people
Population Density: 7,670 people/km²

Guadalajara, Mexico - Ladron de Guerva, Guadalajara

Area: 1.56 km²
Population: 14,700 people
Population Density: 9,423 people/km²

Guadalajara, Mexico - Colonia Americana, Guadalajara

Area: 1.76 km²
Population: 9,600 people
Population Density: 5,454 people/km²

PASEO URBANO | GUADALAJARA, MEXICO

Paseo Urabano aims to address the many challenges Guadalajara is currently facing as the city consistently grows and expands horizontally. Paseo Urbano consists of two housing typologies, live/work townhomes and a mixed-use apartment building. Through strategic carving of spaces within the two sets of building masses, a series of exciting spaces are createdfor not only the residents but also the public around the site to use. This design move is most felt on the ground level where the combination of semi-private spaces and commercial programs come together to recreate the tight street-market type of environment this site is lacking.

From the second level and above Paseo Urbano fits a high concentration of residents and programs, addressing the desperate need Guadalajara has for mid to high rise housing as the city’s population grows at an annual rate of 1.5%. Together with the variety of housing units and rich programs, Paseo Urbano is able to seamlessly blend into the existing neighborhood fabric of Ladron de Guerva, and be an inspiration for the much needed built environments Guadalajara needs.

STATISTICS

2-D PERCENTAGES
Site Area 1 Acre
Site Coverage 49%
Green Space 23%
Water 0%

3-D PERCENTAGES
Greenspace 15%
Agriculture 0%
Lawn    0%
Park      0%
Wilderness 0%
Water 0%
Infrastructure 0%
Housing 55%
Industrial 0%
Commercial 15%
Public 15%
POPULATION:
Number of Housing Units 60
People per Unit ~4
Total Population on Site 240
Population/sqkm 55,440
SECTION

Site Sections and Programs

Statistics and Site Plan

Design Axonometric