Barcelona’s Superilla programme has redefined mobility by prioritising pedestrians, cyclists and public transport throughout the city. It has become a model for transforming urban streets that evolved from the first remodels in Ciutat Vella, Gràcia and other neighbourhoods, to the Eixample. The latter suffers from the highest pollution levels in the city and a lack of green spaces. Cars occupy 60% of the streets, but only account for 20% of users. This project therefore proposes to create a network of 21 green junctions and 21 squares, which would reduce traffic on the streets by a third. While green axes connect public spaces and neighbourhoods, new squares provide larger, more natural public areas. The first phase (2020-2023) encompassed four streets – Consell de Cent, Rocafort, Borrell and Girona – and four squares at the intersection with Enric Granados. The design prioritises pedestrians and integrates climate-adapted infrastructure with permeable surfaces and new vegetation. The streets of Rocafort and Enric Granados are based on urban gardens, while Borrell and Girona have become civic spaces for community activities
[Last update: 29/10/2024]
