In the heart of the Gustavo A. Madero borough, Vallejo is once again taking center stage. What for decades was an aging industrial corridor is now emerging as the epicenter of a transformation that combines history, logistics, and the new demands of e-commerce . In this context, O’Donnell is moving forward with the conversion of its OD Vallejo industrial park, a 90,796-square-meter (m²) complex spread across five warehouses that it acquired in 2022, with the goal of bringing it up to AAA status.
The challenge was no small feat: the original facilities dated back to the 1970s and operated under conditions far below today’s standards.
“They didn’t have loading docks, fire protection systems, or services that would guarantee their viability in the current context,” explains Diego Hernández, an architect at O’Donnell, in an interview with T21.
The intervention was comprehensive. The project included the replacement of hydraulic and sanitary infrastructure, the installation of storm drains to mitigate flooding, highly reflective floors, natural and LED lighting , and structural reinforcements aligned with Mexico City’s Building Regulations.
At the operational level, the warehouses now feature loading docks, hermetic seals, and 30,000-pound dock levelers. The redesign is complemented by spacious offices, separate entrances, recreational areas, and a closed-circuit security system.
This qualitative leap is not an isolated one: it responds to the urgent need to bring the logistics chain closer to the end consumer. In a country where e-commerce maintains double-digit growth rates , locating within the urban area is strategic.
“There’s a lot of optimism about Vallejo; it’s consolidating its position as a key industrial hub . Our goal is to consolidate a competitive, safe, and sustainable product in the heart of the city,” Mariano Cinaroglu, director at O’Donnell, told T21.
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