Sustainability in Morelia: How Green is This Urban Space?
okay, so i landed in morelia thinking i'd find a dusty colonial town with zero green cred. turns out, this place is quietly doing its thing. it's not berlin-level eco-warrior stuff, but it's not pretending either. morelia's got this weird balance-colonial architecture, avocado farms on the outskirts, and a growing bike lane network that locals actually use. but let's be real, the air quality? not great. the city sits in a valley, so smog lingers like that one friend who won't leave the party.
the weather here is wild. dry season means blue skies and 80°f days, but come rainy season, the streets flood faster than you can say "climate change." and the neighbors? patzcuaro's just an hour away with its famous lake, and mexico city's a quick flight if you need that big-city chaos fix.
now, the data. rent in morelia is stupidly cheap-like, $300 a month for a decent apartment cheap. but here's the catch: public transport is a mixed bag. buses are everywhere, but they're old, loud, and guzzle diesel like it's free. the city's trying to push electric buses, but progress is slower than a sloth on a lazy sunday. and jobs? if you're not in education, tourism, or avocado farming, good luck.
overheard a local say, "the parks are nice, but the river's a trash dump." and honestly, that sums it up. morelia's got green spaces-like the huge bosque cuauhtémoc-but waste management is still a struggle. recycling bins exist, but they're more like suggestions than rules.
so, is morelia sustainable? kinda. it's not perfect, but it's not giving up either. the city's got potential, but it needs to stop talking and start doing. and if you're thinking of moving here, bring a bike, a reusable water bottle, and a tolerance for chaos.
links for the curious:
- Bosque Cuauhtémoc on TripAdvisor
- Reddit thread on Morelia's green efforts
- Eco-friendly shops in Morelia on Yelp
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