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E.g., 19/04/2024
E.g., 19/04/2024
03/04/2024 - 13:32 h

Barcelona to take part in ACUSTICAT 2024, offering experiences on how to tackle noise pollution

Noise. Barcelona is taking part in this biennial congress and preparing to host the next edition in 2026.

02/04/2024 - 15:49 h

Twenty children’s play areas to get shade structures in 2025

Urban planning and infrastructures. The government commission has started the process to tender their manufacture.

A group of women unveil a street name plaque with the name of Rosalind Franklin.
26/03/2024 - 15:40 h

How are the names of streets and squares decided?

Street Names. The Street Naming Commission is the body that decides which names will be given to public streets and squares in Barcelona.

Portrait of Justa Freire
26/03/2024 - 14:28 h

New streets named after women

Democratic memory. The Street Naming Commission approves the addition of six streets, squares and gardens named after women who left their mark on the city’s history.

26/03/2024 - 13:54 h

Barcelona’s emergency housing program provides keys to seven families

Housing. The Barcelona Housing Consortium has handed over flats from the Social Rent Fund to families in vulnerable situations.

26/03/2024 - 13:30 h

Six puppies that were being sold illegally are recovered

Animal welfare. The City Police and the Barcelona Animal Protection Office took part in the operation.

Five dogs of different breeds play and rest in a dog recreation area
25/03/2024 - 13:36 h

Responsible pet ownership campaign launched

Safety and prevention. In line with the Pla Endreça, the idea is to favour coexistence in communal areas and guarantee the excellence of public space.

Bathers on the sand and swimming at Bogatell beach, seen from the Bogatell groyne
23/03/2024 - 10:24 h

Bathing season under way at Barcelona’s beaches

Beaches. The season starts on 23 March and will last until 27 October.

Digitally created image of the future extension of the MACBA, in Plaça dels Àngels
22/03/2024 - 19:44 h

S’aprova definitivament el pla urbanístic per a l’ampliació del MACBA

Urban planning and infrastructures. The work can be tendered in June and should get under way in November.

Aerial view of the Ronda de Dalt in Vall d’Hebron. In the background, the Hospital Vall d’Hebron and a large car park. Author: Martí Petit
22/03/2024 - 12:49 h

Approval for the urban plan for the concrete structure in Vall d’Hebron

Urban planning and infrastructures. The Full Council has approved the regulation of the site at Passeig Vall d’Hebron, 138-160.

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