Mexico City: North America's Largest Urban Center

Mar 29, 2016 • Ennis Davis

Article by Ennis Davis, AICP

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Known for its cultural diversity, Polanco is considered to be one of the wealthiest, most famous and exclusive districts in the city. Its Avenida Presidente Masaryk is comparable to New York City’s 5th Avenue and Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive. Polanco borders Bosque de Chapultepec and is served by the Polanco and Auditorio stations of the Mexico City metro.

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Santa Fe

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A major business district, Santa Fe is a rapidly developing district in the west part of Mexico City. It is home to several high-rise buildings surrounding the third largest enclosed shopping mall in Latin America, Centro Santa Fe. Anchored by El Palacio de Hierro, Liverpool, Sanborns, Sears, Saks Fifth Avenue department stores, and a 22-screen multiplex cinemex, Centro Santa Fe includes 4.3 million square feet of retail and attracts 20 million visitors per year.

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