The city of Querétaro is located in the center of México. A thorough analysis of the city revealed a lack of infrastructure and connectivity. In response to this, the general proposal was to densify the city through the creation of new linked urban centers that detonate a truly sustainable development through nodes connected by corridors.

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The areas lacking infrastructure were located within a radius of 500m, generating multiple nodes that promote the growth of the interior of the existing urban sprawl.

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The chosen node is situated on the side of one of the main streets of the city, Bernardo Quintana, between the streets Paseo de la Colina And Paseo de la Reforma in Queretaro, Mexico. It is one of the areas with more deficiencies, therefore, the proposal responded to the fundamental shortcomings of the node: Employment, Equipment, and Green Areas.

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The surrounding neighborhoods are mainly residential so there are no services or infrastructure near the area. In Addition, there is a huge socioeconomic difference between these neighborhoods and there are many boundaries for the pedestrian.

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The concept of the node is a social and economic reactivation that promotes social interaction and economic development through Public Space, Sports Areas, Urban Farming, Market, and a Gastronomy School.

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The Urban Proposal was to connect the pedestrian level with Álamos park through pedestrian crossings, traffic lights, and a bridge -park that generates a safer and more pleasant route for pedestrians, as well as using the residual areas of the surrounding colonies for urban farming, where the communities can produce food for self-consumption or/ and as an income from the sale of the same.

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The design of the structure was inspired by the traditional Mexican markets.