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What is the main goal of the 'Verde Vertical' project in Mexico City?
What is the main goal of the 'Verde Vertical' project in Mexico City?
- To reduce traffic congestion
- To create a new park for residents
- To increase the city's greenery and improve air quality (correct)
- To demolish overpasses and build new roads
What is the expected benefit of the 'Verde Vertical' project for the city's residents?
What is the expected benefit of the 'Verde Vertical' project for the city's residents?
- An increase in parking spaces
- A reduction in traffic speed
- A decrease in housing costs
- An improvement in their mood and air quality (correct)
How many meters of greenery will the 'Verde Vertical' project provide to the city?
How many meters of greenery will the 'Verde Vertical' project provide to the city?
- 50,000 meters
- 20,000 meters
- 30,000 meters
- 40,000 meters (correct)
What is the current perception of Mexico City's environment, according to the spokesman?
What is the current perception of Mexico City's environment, according to the spokesman?
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What is the reaction of the pedestrian to the 'Verde Vertical' project?
What is the reaction of the pedestrian to the 'Verde Vertical' project?
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Study Notes
Vertical Gardens in Mexico City
- The "Verde Vertical" project aims to transform hundreds of pillars supporting overpasses into vertical gardens in Mexico City.
- The project promises to reduce pollution and improve the cityscape.
- The city is described as "very gray" and the addition of green landscapes is expected to improve people's mood.
Impact on Residents
- The project aims to provide the city with an extra 40,000 meters of greenery.
- This is expected to improve both air quality and the mood of the city's 20 million residents.
- The project could greatly improve the lives of those stuck in the city's traffic jams.
Public Opinion
- One driver finds the greenery relaxing and expects it to improve their daily commute.
- A pedestrian disagrees, believing that the plants will not change the nature of the road.
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The 'Verde Vertical' project transforms overpass pillars into vertical gardens, reducing pollution and improving the cityscape in Mexico City.
