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Airbnb required to remove over 4,100 ads for tourist rooms
The City Council will start proceedings to fine Airbnb 60,000 euros if they do not remove ads for tourist room lets in shared houses.
New inclusive changing facility at the Sant Miquel beach
Inclusion. The new facility is the last of the improvements put forward this year by the Municipal Institute for People with Disabilities (IMPD) and BCASA.
All set to remodel La Rambla
Urban planning. The first stage of the project to transform the entire avenue covers the section between the Columbus monument and Santa Madrona.
First board to regulate cruise ship activity in Barcelona
Environment and sustainability. The body will put forward measures to reduce the impact of this sector and promote a more sustainable model.
More social use and improvements to the surroundings with the Park Güell Strategic Plan
Tourism. The measures implemented so far have halved the number of visitors and increased community use thanks to free access for local people.
Interest in installing solar panels thanks to the campaign Moment Solar Barcelona
Environment and sustainability. The initiative uses a door-to-door approach to engage with homeowner communities, with a group of six promotors offering a series of advantages for the installation of solar panelling.
Second stage of work tendered to connect the tram systems in Av. Diagonal
The link-up of the two systems will give Barcelona a public transport system connecting nine municipalities in the metropolitan area.
The AMB (Barcelona Metropolitan Area) links Barcelona’s cycle network with Sant Adrià
Infrastructure. A new stretch of Bicivia 3 has been completed, linking La Rambla de Guipúscoa with the Els Passadors bridge in Sant Adrià.
Measures to strengthen responsible pet ownership
Animal welfare. Dogs will have to be kept on leads in public spaces, except those which specifically indicate otherwise.
New measures to cut noise pollution in areas where levels are highest
Environment and sustainability. Noise levels recorded at some points in the city exceed the permitted levels by 3 decibels.