Garden “vicente guerrero” in the plaza de san fernando: Heritage management of a historic garden

Abstract

Public gardens are an important part of social life within a community. Mainly in large cities are estimated for their environmental and recreational importance. However, since the Florence Charter (1982), it has become evident that there are gardens that form part of important events in the history of any particular town or village and are proof of memorable events: Regardless their relation with the surrounding buildings, by themselves, gardens can be considered monuments. In Mexico City, within this category we can find the 19th Century Garden “Vicente Guerrero” in the Plaza de San Fernando, which processes of intervention, at different times since its constitution as a public square, have been done regardless its historic value. It’s mandatory to stablish clear and effective criteria in order to manage, maintain and preserve this type of historical urban sites.