Markets of La Merced

The markets of La Merced in Mexico City represent a significant urban frontier, illustrating the tension between modernization and heritage preservation. This study reveals how public policies aimed at modernizing food markets clash with efforts to salvage traditional urban heritage, highlighting the porous yet distinct boundaries separating 'modern' and 'traditional' cityscapes. The research employs theoretical frameworks on urban frontiers to analyze a regeneration model driven by local government and private investors since 2009, which has extended beyond the historic center. It also examines the discourse surrounding public markets in Mexico City, marked by narratives of obsolescence and deterioration, while exploring the megaproject's impact and the stakeholders' perspectives on the La Merced markets.

Delgadillo, V. (2017). Markets of La Merced. Contested Markets, Contested Cities, 19–35. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315440361-2