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Barcelona, World Capital of Architecture 2026
Architecture. The city is offering activities in all districts.
Eleven European polecats bred in captivity released into the wild
Environment and sustainabilitybilitat. Barcelona Zoo Foundation takes part in the TuróCat project to recover this species, threatened with extinction.
Where does the water come from for cleaning and watering in Barcelona?
Drought. Groundwater is not fit to drink and is found all around the city’s subsoil.
The European program URBANEW calls for the participation of local stakeholders to move towards the decarbonization of cities
Housing. Barcelona is one of the cities selected for the pilot project, which is in an initial phase of seeking innovative and low-carbon building rehabilitation solutions.
Plaça dels Àngels of the future: greener, friendlier and more dynamic
Urban planning and infrastructures. The area includes the new CAP Raval Nord, the enlargement to the MACBA, new spaces for the public and additional vegetation.
Reusing water from showers as another step in tackling the drought
Sustainability. The procedure gets under way for the new by-law on greywater for new buildings and major renovations.
How the new index regulate rents in Barcelona?
Housing. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda has detailed the operation of the index, which has been in force in stressed market areas since March 16, 2024. So far, only Catalonia has requested to apply it.
Tibidabo starts the season with new attractions
Tibidabo. The new season gets under way on 2 March and brings a new freefall ride.
A dama gazelle is born at Barcelona Zoo
Animal welfare. The species is currently in critical danger of extinction.
Keys to 85 flats for the elderly handed over
Housing. The homes form part of the Porta Trinitat municipal housing project in Sant Andreu and offer specific services for the over-65s.