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Urban Planning, Ecological Transition, Urban Services and Housing

About Us
The Ecology, Urban Planning and Mobility Area is responsible for providing municipal services linked to the public areas and city services which make life easier for people who live and work in the city.
What we do and why
The City Council seeks to ensure a quality public space, a green and biodiverse city that is productive and resilient, a city committed to active and sustainable mobility with public involvement and commitment.
Bodies Involved
Ecology, Urban Planning and Mobility Area has different instruments as well as advisory and participatory bodies for effective involvement and collaboration in municipal projects with the general public, groups and organizations, and both public and private entities.
Services
The Council sees to the smooth running of the city services, to ensure the daily wellbeing of the public and contribute towards the city's development.
Procedures
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Safe mobility

The modification of the Traffic Ordinance promotes greater road safety, and establishes penalties of up to €500 for non-compliance.

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Safe mobility Go to content

The modification of the Traffic Ordinance promotes greater road safety, and establishes penalties of up to €500 for non-compliance.

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Pla Clima Go to content

It's the roadmap for making Barcelona a climate-neutral city well adapted to climate change by 2030.

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Social housing stock grows Go to content

Barcelona City Council is handing over 76 social rental flats in a new development in Sant Martí.

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Architecture Weeks 2025 Go to content

Until January 20, 2025, the call will be open for city entities to collaborate in the 2025 edition with activity proposals aimed at all audiences.

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Hivernacle is back Go to content

After being closed for a period due to renovations, the Hivernacle opens its doors to citizenship.

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More investment in the Pla Endreça Go to content

A project for the whole term of office which is based around eight spheres of action and has a budget of 550 million euros for 2024.

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La Nova Rambla Go to content

Visit the website of La Nova Rambla and discover the secrets of its transformation!

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Transport Arrangements on Montjuïc - FCBarcelona Go to content

Special transport arrangements for FCBarcelona matchdays on Montjuïc

Mobility website
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The best nature areas Go to content

City residents must be involved if public space is to properly used and Barcelona co-responsibly enjoyed and experienced.

Parks and gardens
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Barcelona Heritage City Go to content

This new website aims at bringing cultural heritage closer to citizens and convey the importance of caring for and preserving it.

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La Ciutadella Knowledge Hub Go to content

A scientific and urban development project that will turn the Parc de la Ciutadella and its surroundings into a leading European hub for knowledge, and innovation.

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Smoke-free beaches Go to content

Ban on smoking in all the Barcelona beaches, except in beach bars and promenades.

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Agenda + Sustainable Go to content

A monthly publication for those in sustainability activities: workshops, talks, interactive games ...

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Oficina 22@ Go to content

The Office is a support point for individuals and businesses to facilitate the urban renewal process and economic development in the area.

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Green point user card Go to content

The card will allow you to get up to a 14% discount on waste-related fees. Use it, you will win!

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Biodiversity Atlas Go to content

The Atlas is a set of maps revealing some of the most relevant data on Barcelona’s biodiversity.

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Fotografia general de la comissió d'Ecologia, Urbanisme, Mobilitat i Habitatge a la Sala Lluís Companys.

Control and input in April’s Commission for Ecology, Urban Planning, Mobility and Housing

15/04/2025 - 19:24 h

City Council. Three proposals by municipal groups were approved.

Vista aèria d'una part de l'edifici en obres de l'estació de la Sagrera.

Boost for the construction of 2,089 protected homes next to the future station of La Sagrera

15/04/2025 - 14:36 h

Housing. The project was initially approved by the Government Commission.

Central Tèrmica del Besòs i voltants. Autor: Sebastià Rambla

Tres Xemeneies and the DHUB to host the UIA World Congress of Architects 2026

14/04/2025 - 13:20 h

Architecture. Més de 10.000 professionals de l’arquitectura d’arreu es reuniran del 28 de juny al 2 de juliol de 2026 a Barcelona per debatre sobre el futur del planeta i el paper que hi té l’arquitectura.

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