STATE OF MEXICO

This project is a theoretical proposal included in the thesis Regeneration of the San Juan River in Teotihuacán, which was honorably mentioned in 2012 and developed as part of the master's degree in Creative Management and Transformation of the City by the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. The initiative seeks to revitalize the San Juan River, a body of water essential to the historical and cultural development of the Valley of Mexico, currently in a state of abandonment and deterioration. Through this regeneration, the project aims to reactivate the social, economic and environmental life of the municipality of San Juan Teotihuacán, promoting an ecological balance and a reconnection between the community and its cultural and natural environment. The river, once sacred and vital, will be restored to transform the area into a pedestrian corridor, reestablishing the relationship between the town and its historical heritage and generating a dynamic and sustainable public space.

1. Community and Cultural Reconnection
   The proposal aims to strengthen the bond between the inhabitants of San Juan Teotihuacán, the river and its cultural heritage. The recovery of this space will allow the community to rediscover the historical and spiritual value that the river has had since pre-Hispanic times. In addition, it seeks to regenerate the feeling of belonging through activities and spaces that promote coexistence and respect for the environment.

2. Creation of a Linear Park and Pedestrian Corridor
   The riverbanks will be transformed into a linear park that will provide an attractive and safe pedestrian route. This corridor will not only connect the two parts of the municipality, currently separated by the archaeological zone, but will also offer visitors and residents a walk that will guide them towards the town centre, integrating pedestrian streets and recreational spaces.

3. Local Economic Revitalization
   With the creation of the linear park and associated public spaces, it is expected to increase the flow of tourists to the center of the municipality, promoting an economic spillover that until now has been scarce. The regeneration of the river and its surroundings will transform San Juan Teotihuacán into a more complete and attractive tourist destination, offering visitors a place to enjoy and contribute to the local economy.

4. Environmental Restoration and Biodiversity
   By cleaning and revitalizing the riverbed and tributaries, the project will contribute to the recovery of local vegetation and fauna, creating a microclimate that will benefit the region. The reintroduction of native flora and fauna species will not only improve biodiversity, but will also allow the capture of water and particles in the environment, helping to reduce pollution and stabilize the local climate.

5. Generation of Green Spaces and Water Capture
   The vegetation that will thrive on the regenerated riverbanks will act as a green lung for the region, producing oxygen and capturing rainwater. This vegetation will also contribute to regulating local temperatures, improving the quality of life of the inhabitants and promoting sustainable practices that favour the conservation of the ecosystem.

6. Water Rehabilitation and Environmental Quality Improvements
   The regeneration of the San Juan River involves the sanitation of its waters, currently contaminated, and its preservation as a vital water resource for the community. This rehabilitation will have positive effects on public health and the aesthetics of the landscape, promoting an environment where clean water and natural vegetation transform the quality of the air and the environment in general.

This theoretical project is a comprehensive undertaking that seeks to restore the San Juan River to its central role in the life of the municipality of San Juan Teotihuacán, creating a green public space, generator of local economy and promoter of environmental well-being. The revitalization of the river, together with the creation of a linear park, will allow the reestablishment of community ties and cultural identity, and will position the area as a model of ecological regeneration and social cohesion.