# Mexico City urban preservation and infrastructure > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexico-city-urban-preservation-and-infrastructure > Updated: 2026-09-14T18:15:14.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Urban management in Mexico City focuses on the dual challenges of preserving historical heritage and improving modern infrastructure to support residents and commerce. In the Historic Center, efforts center on balancing the conservation of pre-Hispanic and colonial landmarks with contemporary needs like housing, mobility, and security. Planning aims to prevent the area from becoming a transit-only zone for tourists by rehabilitating buildings for permanent habitation. In the Cuauhtémoc borough, specific infrastructure projects have addressed commercial viability and safety. The government completed the rehabilitation of three pedestrian walkways on Calzada de San Antonio Abad, involving structural reinforcements, new utility installations, and improved drainage systems to mitigate flooding risks. These improvements included new lighting, accessibility features, and artistic murals to enhance the local environment. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: Mexico City rehabilitates commercial walkways in Cuauhtémoc Mexico City has rehabilitated three commercial pedestrian walkways on Calzada de San Antonio Abad, reopening 55 shops and upgrading structural, electrical, and drainage infrastructure. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-city-rehabilitates-commercial-walkways-in-cuauhtmoc ### 2026-09-10: Mexico City Historic Center balances heritage preservation and urban living Mexico City's Historic Center integrates diverse eras of heritage, requiring a balance between tourism, urban mobility, and resident habitability to preserve its architectural and community legacy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-city-historic-center-balances-heritage-preservation-and-urban-living --- Cite as: Mexico City urban preservation and infrastructure. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mexico-city-urban-preservation-and-infrastructure