Identidad a dos velocidades: morfología, estructura y sociedad en dos zonas urbanas de la ciudad de Torreón

Abstract

This study generates an analysis of two urban axis at Torreon, Mexico with the intention of evaluating the city’s identity. This two axis of urban centralization are the traditional and the peripheral Raul Lopez Sanchez centralities. The velocity at which motorized vehicles travel is the most evident differentiation between this two axes. The morphology and structure of this two axis create a base for the possible generation of identity manifestations. The verification of the previous hypothesis is done by the use of the drawing as a tool for analysis. This analysis obtains the conclusion that both urban axis have particular and different conditions that conduce to the social manifestations which are classified on image, tradition, culture, festivity, art and building heritage.