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30/04/2021

A step towards rebalancing commerce in Enric Granados

Barcelona Superblock. The usage plan now includes C/ Enric Granados so that the Barcelona Superblock model can be rolled out properly.

22/03/2021

What is tactical urbanism? More than coloured paint

Urban planning. The approach allows for a swift and cost-effective provisional transformation of public space until the final project takes shape.

22/03/2021

More pedestrian space in C/ Pelai to revitalise the city centre and commercial activity

Urban planning. The tactical urban project has enabled the pavement nearest the sea to be widened, traffic lanes to be reduced and a 30 km/h speed limit applied.

12/03/2021

Plan to protect local commerce in the Barcelona Superblock

Barcelona Superblock. A one-year suspension will apply on the issue of licences and building permits linked to music and leisure, eateries and food commerce in the area.

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03/03/2021

Ideas contest to design the Barcelona Superblock resolved

Urban planning. The winning projects are the starting point for a process which will also include input from citizens.

02/03/2021

Cutting noise pollution improves health

Health. Some 57% of people in Barcelona are exposed to higher noise levels than those recommended by the WHO.

01/02/2021

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.

27/01/2021

New multi-disciplinary group to guide and assess the rollout of the Barcelona Superblock

Urban planning. The transformation of the first four streets and four junctions attracted 86 proposals, more than any other urban planning competition in the city.

18/12/2020

Green light for the initial urban canopy project to connect the tram system

Urban planning. The urban remodelling project for the canopy covers an area of 40,735 square metres and will be the first step in connecting the tram system in Av. Diagonal.

11/11/2020

Turning Barcelona into a big superblock

Urban planning. The transformation begins in L’Eixample, where one in three streets will be greened up and local people will all have a square within 200 metres of their homes.

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