Barcelona City Council plans to start work in June 2022 to include more greenery, new plazas and less asphalt in the Eixample “superilla”.
The green axis model seeks to transform the streets of Consell de Cent, Rocafort, Comte Borrell and Girona into a green axis with pedestrian priority.
The goal is for Barcelona to be ready to face the challenges of the 21st century and to become a better place to live every day.
Construction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2023.
The “superilla” of Eixample: less asphalt, more greenery
The asphalt will be removed and materials such as granite and panot will be used to pave the area.
In addition, the land will be permeable in order to take advantage of rainwater. Sidewalks will also be eliminated, making the streets 100% pedestrian accessible.
In the same way, green will occupy a prominent place in the work. At present, vegetation in the Eixample district occupies only 1%, with the transformation it will have 12%.
The road will be lined with 400 new trees and around 7,930 m2 of shrub and perennial species will be planted along the area.
The crossing will be pedestrian and in the few circulation areas only vehicles traveling at a maximum speed of 10 km/h of residents in the area and emergency services will be allowed.
It will have 4 large squares, 31 new squares located at crossroads with transversal streets.
There will be spaces for children’s games, tables and benches for social use.
