Above: Scale model of the Design Plaza on Santa Lucia Riverwalk

During the two-week workshop, participants demonstrated the highest level of professionalism and dedication. The diversity of experiences and international collaboration greatly enriched the creative process, nevertheless integrated on a unique concept, the teams presented strong conceptual proposals of the following items:

• A model of public transportation for the city
• Design concepts for two different bus types for the above model
• Less invasive Bus Stops
• More natural Urban Furniture
• An involving experience for the Design Atrium
• The Design Plaza and the Children's Corner
• An innovative business model for the Tianguis street market

All these elements of the Design Avenue have a common aim to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Monterrey, and to create new direct and indirect jobs and business opportunities.

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