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Barcelona to celebrate the European Sustainable Energy Week
Energy. Throughout the week, activities and workshops have been programmed to raise awareness of a new energy model that is clean, sustainable, decarbonised, distributed and democratic.
Barcelona starts preparing to become the UIA-UNESCO World Capital of Architecture for 2026
Urban planning. The first milestone comes next year with the Festival d’Arquitectura de Barcelona - Architecture Fest BCN, adapting the current Architecture Week to adopt a more international perspective.
Improvements around more than 3,000 m2 of bus lanes in the city
Roadworks. The goal is to act in the sections in poorest repair due to the increase in the volume of buses, to improve road surfaces and boost user comfort, operating speeds and road safety.
The renovation project for the Torre de les Aïgues del Besòs earns a Europa Nostra Award 2021
District of Sant Martí. The award is one of the most important given by the European Union and was also given to 24 heritage elements in 18 European countries this year.
Almogàvers and Zamora become new green streets with the Barcelona Superblock plan
Urban planning. Work to revamp these two streets in Sant Martí has now been completed according to the green street criteria in the Barcelona Superblock plan, with greater prominence for local people, greenery and sustainable...
Balance from the first week of the plan to bolster cleaning in the city
Cleaning. Comprehensive work has been carried out at 25 points, including work with pressure hoses and on waste containers, pavements and urban furniture.
Open House BCN 2021 puts the spotlight on Mediterranean architecture and social inclusion
Housing. Over 200 spaces are open to the public, including the Can Fabra, Bon Pastor, La Xarxaire and Cirerers housing projects promoted by the IMHAB.
Work gets under way on the future Parc de Can Batlló
Parc Can Batlló. The project is in line with the city’s desire to add more square metres of greenery.
Firm backing for the blue economy
Blue economy. A government measure with 43 initiatives and 15 projects to develop the maritime sector through to 2025.
Call for home renovation subsidies for 2021, with more investment and priority for energy efficiency
Housing. The forecast is that over fifteen thousand homes could benefit.