Ecosystem services in Cd. Victoria, Mexico
FC-02x Livable Future Cities ( 2nd Run) - Compulsory Exercise 4
Uploaded on 2016-04-06 by jorgeream
“Presa Vicente Guerrero” is the main resource for potable water in the city. It is located approximately 50km from the urban area. This dam was created very near a natural water reservoir to supply all the surrounding areas of the site. Surrounding area is well known for its cattle and poultry production and for the plantation of citric (such as orange, tangerine, etc). ![][1] **b. Regulating services** Ciudad Victoria has a lot of green areas that regulate the quality of air in the city. Fortunately the pollution is not a dense problem in the city. ![][2] **c. Habitat or Supporting services** Ciudad Victoria has a rich ecosystem consisting in natural reserves such as “Altas Cumbres”, the “San Marcos” River and the mountains that surround the city. ![][3] **d. Cultural services** Ciudad Victoria is quite a small town, but it provides a lot of cultural places like museums, theaters, a soccer stadium and even natural places such as “Los Troncones”. ![][4] [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14599041579661883.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14599043057789069.jpg [3]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14599043782729938.jpg [4]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14599044128578508.jpg