Dos proyectos de escala metropolitana de fin de siglo XX en México: la Plaza Tapatía en Guadalajara y la Macro Plaza en Monterrey

This article analyzes the experiences of two projects which had a major urban impact in 1980s on Mexican cities, Guadalajara and Monterrey. In both cases, background behind planning different to regenerate historic city centers are discussed. The considerations local authorities regarding tired deteriorated image old downtown area also presented, outlining large-scale interventions that involved demolition colonial 19th-century buildings spaces. results contradictory: one hand, large public space was gained, but at same time, original layout many heritage were lost. Both result authoritarian political decisions, by governor decrees, without any consultation with inhabitants