Gabriela Gomez-Mont

Gabriela Gomez-Mont, former head of Laboratorio para la Ciudad, shares her insights on civic engagement in Mexico City, a vibrant metropolis of 21 million. She introduces 'Peatonito,' a superhero who fights for pedestrian safety. The conversation dives into innovative projects like Mapatón, a crowdsourced transit mapping initiative, and the collective effort to draft a city constitution. Gomez-Mont illustrates how creativity and collaboration are transforming public spaces and making civic participation a thrilling reality for citizens.

Gabriela Gomez-Mont, a journalist and visual artist, shares her insights on community engagement in Mexico City. She discusses the innovative grassroots initiative Piatonito, where a superhero advocates for pedestrian rights and safety. The conversation highlights how citizens are actively improving public transport through projects like the Mapatón app. Additionally, they explore the collective creation of a constitution and the vital role of creativity in shaping urban identities. Gomez-Mont illustrates a vibrant city transformed by its residents’ passion and activism.