BARCELONA CITY GUIDE
Barcelona is a city in Catalonia, known to many for its vibrancy, rich artistic expression and Mediterranean influence. While the city continues to grapple with challenges like over-tourism and a shortage of affordable housing, it offers many best practice examples for promoting positive street life and community.
BARCELONA Stats
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Population: 1.7 million
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Population of the metropolitan area: 4.6 million
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Population density: 16,000/km2
SITES TO SEE
on-the-ground tours
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RECOMMENDED READING
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Ajuntament Barcelona: www.barcelona.cat/infobarcelona/en/tema/urban-planning-and-infrastructures
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Vox.com superblocks series: www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2019/4/9/18300797/barcelona-spain-superblocks-urban-plan
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Barcelona Urban Ecology Agency: www.bcnecologia.net/en
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Year published: 2019