Reinventing the city 1. Torreon, a city example of effort, work
and progress. Now a zone of conflict among gangs. 2. Reinventing
the city, culture and city. 3. The Arocena Museum, five years of
work and good news for the city.
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1. Torren, a city example of effort, work and progress Now a
zone of conflict among gangs
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The City: In no ones land
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Growth of Culture and Education in Torren 15 Universities
opened in the late 90s 15 Universities opened in the late 90s 1980
: 1 museum 2010 : 15 museums
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Intercom 2009
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2. Reinventing the City
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Arocena Historical House
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Chinese bank building
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Isauro Martnez Theater Cottons Museum Casa del cerro Camerata
de Coahuila Contemporary Dance Company Mezquite Nazas Theater
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C u l t u r e a n d a r t a r e k e y t o r e c u p e r a t e p
u b l i c s p a c e s a n d c o n f r o n t p r o b l e m s l i k e
i n s e c u r i t y, a n d p o v e r t y
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3. The Arocena Museum Five Years of work and good news
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Moctezuma II
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55,698 Children saw the exhibition for free Children saw the
exhibition for free and and 3099 3099 teachers with them teachers
with them
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A museum exists to safeguard objects or collections, to
organize activities and cultural programs, but most importantly
museums exist for The community The children The families The
Teachers The senior citizens The handicapped YOU