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The Route of Time: a family activity to rethink time in Barcelona's public spaces
During October, November, and January, several public spaces in Barcelona will host "The Route of Time", a fun, participatory family activity that encourages reflection on the value of time.
New visual identity for the City Council
Graphic identity. The new communication signature aims to strengthen the city’s identity and the connection with citizens.
EstarB, the new mental health support service for teenagers and young people
Teenagers and young people. Directed at people between 12 and 25 and families.
Enjoy an inclusive and accessible La Mercè 2025
Accessibility. The 12th Inclusive Day will feature a showcase of adapted sports open to everyone.
Improved accessibility for blind people and those with visual disability at the new Parc de les Glòries
Accessibility. The main improvements include the installation of sound traffic lights, tactile paving and urban furniture delimiting the pavement space.
Over 600 million euros to fight child poverty
Child poverty. A cross-cutting strategy to have an impact on social protection, education, recreation, health and housing.
Women suffer time poverty more
Omnibus Survey 2024. Among women, time poverty is associated with worse mental health, poor quality sleep and low levels of physical activity.
New inclusive changing room at Barceloneta beach
Accessibility. The changing room of 60 square metres is one of the new features for the assisted bathing service in 2025.
More climate shelters to offer protection from the heat
Climate Plan. There are 400 spaces, 46 more than last year, and everybody has one within a 10-minute walk of their home.
Boost for universal accessibility with the creation of the Accessibility Technical Officet
Accessibility. Barcelona has a long tradition of improving accessibility.