A Transformação Urbana de San Luis Potosí através dos planos do engenheiroengenheiro Ignacio Maldonado (1898-1914)

Abstract

The article analyzed the plans of San Luis Potosí made by the engineer Ignacio Maldonado in 1898 and 1914, highlighting their relevance as witnesses to the growth and urban transformation of the city. It was argued that the plans and maps not only represent a geographical space, but also reflect the social, political and cultural conditions of their time.
Engineer Maldonado, originally from Zacatecas, played a crucial role in the urban and infrastructure development of San Luis Potosí. He studied at the National School of Engineering and participated in various construction, urbanization and irrigation projects. His first map of the city, published in 1898, offered a detailed image of the urban space, demonstrating the modernization promoted during the Porfiriato. In 1914, his second version of the map reflected changes in street nomenclature, territorial expansion and the transformation of public spaces in the context of the Mexican Revolution.
The article highlighted the importance of these cartographic documents as tools of urban identity, as they allowed citizens to visualize their territory and its development. In addition, the role of the state in urban planning was emphasized, as well as the debates among engineers about building regulations. Finally, it was concluded that these plans not only recorded the physical growth of the city, but also served as a testimony to the impact of historical and political processes on its evolution.