Grupo Carso purchase of Paseo de San Francisco prompts neutral stance in Puebla's Barrio del Alto
Irving Martínez, president of the Barrio del Alto neighborhood committee in Puebla, said residents are keeping a neutral position while the shopping center Paseo de San Francisco and the former Los Ángeles factory are being bought by Grupo Carso, the conglomerate of Carlos Slim. The community plans to request a meeting with the Ayuntamiento de Puebla and Grupo Carso to obtain details about the planned development.
Local residents also highlighted longstanding problems such as insecurity, insufficient public services, street garbage, lack of lighting and abandoned houses. Rumors circulate that, in addition to the mall, two adjacent parcels – the former Federica Bonilla school and a former factory covering a full block – were acquired, along with about 20 houses. The committee noted past experiences of unfulfilled projects and expressed concerns about possible gentrification, while some inhabitants view the investment as a potential benefit for the area.
Entities: Ayuntamiento de Puebla · Barrio del Alto · Grupo Carso · Irving Martínez · Paseo de San Francisco
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The community plans to meet with the Ayuntamiento de Puebla and Grupo Carso to learn about the project. (article 1d3b9ab0-3fb2-4300-bbf2-6ce627f8c836)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Some residents view the arrival of Grupo Carso positively, while others worry about gentrification. (article 1d3b9ab0-3fb2-4300-bbf2-6ce627f8c836)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Grupo Affinitas acquired at least 15 properties in 2019 that remain vacant and unrepaired. (article 1d3b9ab0-3fb2-4300-bbf2-6ce627f8c836)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rumors indicate two additional parcels – the former Federica Bonilla school and a former factory covering a full block – were also bought, along with about 20 houses. (article 1d3b9ab0-3fb2-4300-bbf2-6ce627f8c836)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Residents report insecurity, lack of public services, garbage, insufficient lighting and abandoned houses in the barrio. (article 1d3b9ab0-3fb2-4300-bbf2-6ce627f8c836)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Irving Martínez said the neighbourhood maintains a neutral stance toward the purchase. (article 1d3b9ab0-3fb2-4300-bbf2-6ce627f8c836)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Grupo Carso is purchasing the Paseo de San Francisco shopping center and the Los Ángeles factory in Puebla. (article 1d3b9ab0-3fb2-4300-bbf2-6ce627f8c836)