Creative industries generate jobs and attract talent to Barcelona
Business. The sector has created 43,000 jobs in six years, accounting for 13% of employment in the city.
Safer and healthier school surroundings: another step to combat the climate emergency
Urban planning. Access areas outside over a hundred schools will be calmed in the next three years to cut pollution and reduce accidents, creating places where people can meet.
New sports areas in La Teixonera
Neighbourhood Plan. Public celebration as the La Campa area and municipal rugby ground are now ready, both revamped thanks to the Neighbourhood Plan.
Bicing pedals further than ever!
Mobility and transport. A hundred new stations will be added and the number of electric bikes doubled over the next few months.
Implementation of the 2030 Agenda speeds up
2030 Agenda. A cross-cutting commission is being set up to embrace the seventeen sustainable development goals.
New inner quadrangle for the Casa Macaya block in Dreta de l’Eixample
One of the goals was to turn the quadrangle into an iconic urban garden, revealing the previously hidden rear façade of the Casa Macaya.
Over 20,000 participants in activities at the LGBTI Centre in its first year
LGBTI. This municipal facility is marking its first anniversary by organising an open day on 18 January as part of the local festival in Sant Antoni, with activities for everyone.
Call for entries for the Montserrat Roig Awards
Social Rights. The period for entries ends on 31 January.
Committee of experts to evaluate the health impact of the low emission zone
Pollution. Traffic was down by 2.4% on the first working day and school day since the measure came into force.
Ten thousand donors to boost blood reserves
Health. This year’s Catalan Blood Donation Marathon is being organised from 10 to 17 January.