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The city's fleet of low-emission buses is on the rise
Mobility and transport. New buses will be replacing others with more pollutant technologies and which are 15 years old.
Rojo Clavel’s artistic performance on the Barcelona metro transports us to the life of José Tenorio and the LGBTI movement
Metro. The performance offers a fictitious metro line that traces a map of Barcelona's LGBTI memory
Smoke-free beaches for health and the environment
Health. Smoking will not be allowed during the bathing season this year at the beaches of Sant Miquel, Somorrostro, Nova Icària and Nova Mar Bella.
Five gardens for a stroll in Barcelona
Environment. Barcelona has a wide array of parks and garden for people to enjoy nature within easy reach of their homes.
New plan to protect the historical urban identity of Vila de Gràcia
Urban planning. The measures set out criteria for conserving existing buildings, increasing protected housing, promoting sustainable mobility and adding more greenery.
Barcelona’s network of electric charging points expanded
Mobility. The new points bring the total number in the network to 555, operating all around the city.
Disruptions to mobility in Passeig de Colom
Mobility and transport. As from 5 February, traffic lanes will be redefined to allow for weatherproofing work on the service gallery at the Moll de la Fusta wharf.
Regulatory plan for tourist accommodation updated with the new regulations on shared homes
Urban planning. Rooms can be rented for stays of 31 days or more, such as those by students or temporary workers.
Less traffic in the side lanes in Diagonal and Gran Via
Mobility and transport. Obligatory right turns will apply in some streets from 8 February, with the exception of bikes and taxis.
Green light for the first public housing and facilities plan for Glòries
Urban planning. The mountainward side of the area will get 562 flats, 35% of them protected, along with three schools and green areas to integrate the different spaces.