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An exhibition to explain how we are advancing towards a playable city
Playable city. An exhibition and discussion event explain how Barcelona intends to become an accessible playable city for everyone.
Recreational use of public space for youth organisations with “Carrers en Joc”
Childhood. The pilot project will benefit 1,208 children in the first quarter of the 2022-2023 school year.
Over 8,000 trees to reduce the number of empty tree beds
Environment. The city is stepping up its tree-planting activity with a special support team as part of the Cuidem Barcelona Plan.
Update to the LEZ with social improvements and easier occasional use of vehicles
Low Emission Zone. New measures are added to provide greater cover for those who are most vulnerable, plus authorisations for professionals close to retirement age who use vehicles for work purposes.
Work to remodel La Rambla gets under way
Urban planning. Work gets under way in the section between the Columbus monument and Santa Madrona.
Launch of the Barcelona Innova Lab
Innovation. A new one-stop-shop providing support for pilot projects in the city.
Twenty-five new neighbourhood teams to boost cleaning in public space
Cleaning. Fines will start being imposed for non-compliance with the waste collection regulations as from 28 September.
Solar energy to power redistribution vehicles for the Bicing service
Sustainability. The prototype currently being tested is powered by solar panels fitted on its trailer.
Designs for the city’s ten new accessible super play areas
Accessible city. The number of entirely accessible parks is set to rise from 21 to over 70 in 2024, all around the city.
Registration process now open for school visits to Park Güell
Culture and free time. The “Park Güell and Schools” programme offers open visits and guided tours.