About José Luis Cuevas
Lived 1881 – 1952 (aged 70–71). José Luis Cuevas was a Mexican architect and painter.
José Luis Cuevas Pietrasanta (1881–1952) was a Mexican architect and urban planner.
He designed the Mexico City subdivisions, including the Lomas de Chapultepec (1922), and Colonia Hipódromo (1926, a.k.a. Hipódromo de la Condesa) in what is now known as the Condesa area, including its iconic parks Parque México and Parque España. The subdivisions were based on the principles of the Garden City as promoted by Ebenezer Howard, including ample parks and other open spaces, park islands in the middle of "grand avenues" such as Avenida Amsterdam in colonia Hipódromo.
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Who was José Luis Cuevas?
Mexican architect
When was José Luis Cuevas born?
José Luis Cuevas was born on 21 April 1881.
When did José Luis Cuevas die?
José Luis Cuevas died in 1952.
What was José Luis Cuevas's occupation?
José Luis Cuevas was an architect and painter.
What nationality was José Luis Cuevas?
José Luis Cuevas was Mexican.
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· DBpedia: José Luis Cuevas (architect)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Luis Cuevas. https://biography.guide/jose-luis-cuevas/
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