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Work gets under way on the new rainwater collection tank in Carrer Vila i Vilà
Urban planning and infrastructures. As from 20 November and for the next three years, work will be carried out to build a new rainwater collection tank from Pl. Bella Dorita to C/ Palaudàries, to improve the drainage system in this...
Three projects to be tested to create temporary areas of shade in public space
Climate emergency. The goal is to improve temperatures and comfort during the heatwaves generated by the climate emergency.
Campaign on responsible pet ownership
Safety and prevention. The City Police will respond to conduct linked to pet ownership which poses an issue for coexistence or the degradation of public space.
New road sign for riders to get off bikes and scooters
Mobility and transport. The new sign obliges riders to get off and go through the indicated area on foot.
Bicing gets bigger: 1,000 more electric bikes and 74 new stations
Mobility and transport. The service currently has 147,000 subscribers and 18 million bike uses a year.
Plan to protect wild pollinators in Catalonia
Biodiversity. The Biodiversity Programme of Parks and Gardens is participating in this plan to protect wild pollinators
The period for requesting space at Bloc4BCN Espai Cooperatiu is now open
The deadline for applications is 30 November, inclusive.
Investment of 180 million euros to renew public space and urban furniture in the districts
Urban planning and infrastructures. Escalators and lifts are to be renewed, along with elements in some parks and gardens, with improvements made to paving and signage on the ground.
Work to extend the tram system in Av. Diagonal moves forward
Mobility and transport. 30% of the infrastructure is still to be completed, along with 15% of the remodelling work in Av. Diagonal.
SMOU users can now check locations and services for half the car parks in Barcelona
Mobility and transport. The app’s new features help cut the time needed to look for parking, also cutting traffic, occupancy of public space and pollution.