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For a decade and a half Itziar has been participating in civic organizations on urban and educational issues as a citizen and as an activist in public space. Also participated in mobility projects in Mexico City to improve traffic in Santa Fé, through the creation of the Mobility Master Plan, reorganization of public transport and pedestrianization; collaborated with the Mexico City Police to create a safe corridor in the area, improving collaboration between public and private security. She led the neighborhood proposal for Parque La Mexicana and in negotiation with the Government of Mexico City, integrating legal, financial, urban planning teams and real estate developers for the construction. Itziar is currently responsible for the construction project of the new section of the park and the general operation of the park, specifically responsible for the maintenance of the 28 hectares, the cultural and sports programming, as well as the relationship with the local and federal government. Now she is the Executive President of the ZEDEC Santa Fe Neighborhood Association, representing residents, corporations, universities, schools, businesses and hotels, in projects that improve the quality of life in the area. In addition, is a board member of the National Association of Parks and Recreation and Vice President of the Fundación Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, a public university.