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Rough sea alert activated
Safety and prevention. People are advised to avoid the city’s beaches. To prevent risks, access to breakwaters is prohibited.
Pioneering regulation to curb ghost supermarkets and kitchens in the city
Ghost supermarkets and kitchens. The new Special Usage Plan has gained initial approval and will mean a citywide ban on ghost supermarkets, also limiting ghost kitchens to industrial sites under very specific conditions.
‘Cuidem Barcelona’, the new cleaning and waste collection service becomes operative
New vehicles have started being added to the fleet which are more silent and less pollutant, with waste containers also now being changed in the districts of Ciutat Vella, Sant Martí, Sant Andreu, Gràcia and L’Eixample.
Work gets under way to link the tram systems in Av. Diagonal
Urban planning. The first stage of the work will extend the tram by 1.8 kilometres, from Glòries to Verdaguer, adding three new stops to the network.
The new usage plan for L’Eixample seeks to preserve local commerce and residents
Usage Plan for L'Eixample. The goal is to protect the district and retain its essence once the transformation from the superblock programme is completed.
Discount on the waste collection tax for the door-to-door service in Sarrià
Waste. A series of changes will be made to improve the service and boost selective waste collection and participation.
A challenge to create a ‘panot’ paving stone for the 21st century
Urban Planning. A new challenge is launched for professionals and companies to create a ‘panot’ paving stone for the 21st century, providing a sustainable version of Barcelona’s iconic floral pavement design.
New signs indicating blind spots on municipal vehicles
Safety and prevention. The sign will be added to 2,199 vehicles to warn people of the danger of being in blind spots.
More districts join in with the harvest of bitter oranges
Environment and sustainability. This year’s harvest involves Sant Andreu, Les Corts, Ciutat Vella, Sant Martí and Gràcia.
More green space for Parc de les Glòries
Urban planning. New passage above the Gran Via road tunnels with large space with trees and recreational areas, two bike lanes, access for local residents and service vehicles and a two-way space for buses and trams.