RESHAPING CITIES FOR THE PLANET

Mariana is the founder and CEO of Reshaping Cities, a Mexican NGO reversing car-centrism through pubic policy incidence and community programs, to achieve healthier, more sustainable and human-centered cities.

Mariana Rangel - Reshaping Cities | CDMX, Mexico

PROBLEM

80% of the street space in Mexico City and over half of the mobility budge are dedicated to cars. Yet cars account for a mere 22-28% of commutes.

Solution

Promoting biking and walkable communities by redesigning urban environments and intervening in public spaces.

Reshaping cities IMPACT

11,000+ People

Have benefited from grassroots programs promoting biking and walkable communities

600k Users

Reached through social media and traditional press, amplifying the message of sustainable cities

Awards

UPG Sustainable Leader 2025

Young Leader for Mexico by German foundation Konrad Adenauer

Changemaker X Change

Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum