Espais Verds

In recent decades, the role of trees as the foundation of urban green infrastructure has increased significantly.

In view of this, a strategy for the city has been designed to guide the planning and management of all municipal trees that entails adapting and planning a change of trees, taking into account their average urban lifespan of 50 years.

The Plan pursues the following aims: to ensure that the city’s trees form a green infrastructure connected to its surroundings; that people enjoy the resulting environmental, social and economic benefits; that the trees are biodiverse, in good condition and safe; and that they are adapted and resilient to climate change and their presence does not disrupt citizens’ daily lives.

The 2017-2037 plan for achieving these goals can be found in the Master Plan for Barcelona’s Trees, which encourages the conservation of trees as a key natural resource for citizens’ current and future health and quality of life.

The Urban Agriculture Strategy 2019-2030 sets out the plan for improving and increasing the amount of urban agricultural land based on an agroecological approach.

This makes maximum use of social and environmental services to encourage nature in the city and is beneficial to both people and biodiversity.

The Strategy’s main body is the Urban Agriculture Observatory, which collects data to improve the management of urban allotments and promotes ecological justice and social inclusion in Barcelona.

This strategic framework protects and promotes the city’s gardens of historical value.

It lays down regulations and actions to conserve these places, protecting their environmental sustainability and ensuring that all citizens can access and enjoy them.

This document seeks to preserve the gardens’ cultural and natural identity and ensure that they remain pleasant and well-managed spaces for future generations.

The Plan for Play in Public Spaces in Barcelona improves and diversifies opportunities for children and teenagers to play and do exercise, as well as promoting their development and well-being, the health of the community and community life.

The Plan, which involved over 400 professionals and members of the public, was inspired by cities such as Dublin and London and based on UN recommendations to guarantee the right to play as a fundamental human right.

Under the Plan, children must be taken into account when planning public spaces.