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850 kilos of rubbish collected in the thirteenth sea-bed cleaning exercise by the City Police
Safety and prevention. Volunteers from the Barcelona Fire Service also took part in this edition.
The large clearing in Glòries opens to the public
Environment and sustainability. A service is available for citizens to use deckchairs, tables, chairs and parasols, offering a space to read, work or relax in.
How to report an incident relating to the cleaning of public space
Cleaning. Three channels are available, helping to resolve incidents in under 24 hours on average.
Safety, cleaning and mobility all bolstered for La Mercè
Safety and prevention. The special operation includes measures to prevent build-ups of people, provide support points to combat sexist violence and LGBTI-phobia, add more cleaning teams and extra public transport.
Package of projects approved to improve environmental quality and mobility
Mobility and transport. The goal is to receive 125 million euros in subsidies from EU funds.
Improvement work on Plaça dels Porxos granted approval
Urban planning and infrastructures. The project will repair damage and re-pave surfaces in Plaça de Sant Martí de Provençals.
Barcelona to become world capital of post-pandemic urban debate this autumn
Urban Planning. Barcelona is organising an international conference from 5 to 7 October, entitled “Barcelona Superblock – The city after Covid”.
District heating and cooling network for the Fòrum and 22@ to be expanded
Environment. The goal of the new plant is to save 417,276 tonnes in CO2 emissions between 2021 and 2032.
Barcelona trials a new distribution model for waste containers in Fort Pienc and Dreta de l’Eixample
Environment. Selective waste containers will be grouped into islands from October.
Shops and businesses in Sant Antoni regain pre-pandemic sales levels
Commerce and markets. Information from the Municipal Data Office shows the benefits the superblock has for local commerce.