Territorio en Cambio
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AUGUST 7, 2019

Meco Lagoon, Meco, Madrid

This location documents the transformation of the Meco Lagoon area in Madrid province. The visual comparison captures the conversion of natural wetland ecosystems into industrial and commercial development zones, illustrating the shift in land use patterns that characterized Spanish territorial planning during the early 2000s housing expansion period.

Aerial view comparison showing the transformation of Meco Lagoon from natural wetland to developed industrial area between 2003 and 2011

The photographs reveal how biodiversity-rich wetland areas were progressively replaced by logistical infrastructure, roadway systems including traffic circles, and built structures. This pattern of development represents a broader phenomenon of ecological zone conversion during Spain's construction boom years.