Dip 2 (Re)adjusted Territories / Madrid etc

This year I have decided to move design unit to DS12 for the final year at Westminster. The project this year is entitled (Re)adjusted Territories and will focus on Madrid etc (Madrid and its as yet undefined surroundings). The year will start with rapid researching of Madrid, formation of a travel log and a trip to Madrid in the next few weeks. For now however, a few early thoughts on subjects to explore within the city.

---In the news---
- Current anti-austerity protests due to budget cuts being made by the government has seen transport networks severely disrupted and groups of strikers trying to force shops and banks to close.BBC News - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11432579
- Threat of 'water insecurity' in the future.
BBC News - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11435522

---Historical Maps---
Map: Madrid 1831
Author: The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (Great Britain)
Scale 1:11800
Overlaid over modern map of Madrid: http://rumsey.geogarage.com/maps/g0890186.html
Map: Madrid 1844
Author: Meyer, Joseph, 1796-1856 The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (Great Britain)
Scale 1:11800


Map: Madrid 1883
Author: Letts son and co. London
Scale: 1:4874

http://www.davidrumsey.com/maps3868.html

---Stereotype---
- Bull fighting can be seen as a national institution or stereotype. However one which is currently meeting opposition having been recently banned in Catalonia. I find it intriguing to know what goes on behind the scenes of this industry, where are the bulls reared, lavish clothes produced, who still attends?

http://www.madrid-guide-spain.com/madrid-bullfight.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-10784611

To be Continued...