SubjectEcology and environment
![Preliminary study of the new Plaça dels Àngels, where MACBA will occupy the area closest to the Convent dels Àngels. © Ajuntament de Barcelona Preliminary study of the new Plaça dels Àngels, where MACBA will occupy the area closest to the Convent dels Àngels. © Ajuntament de Barcelona](https://www.barcelona.cat/metropolis/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/01_bm_131_fotosvisionsurbanes_p_angels_1100x548.jpg?itok=Idm_HHnV)
The MACBA’s expansion and the relocation of the CAP Raval Nord health centre to the former chapel of La Misericòrdia come with plans for redesigning the Plaça dels Àngels square...
![The former Mercat del Peix will be transformed into a research and innovation facility, focused on precision medicine, biodiversity and planetary well-being, next to the Ciutadella campus of Pompeu Fabra University. © Mirag_ZGF Architects_Double Twist The former Mercat del Peix will be transformed into a research and innovation facility, focused on precision medicine, biodiversity and planetary well-being, next to the Ciutadella campus of Pompeu Fabra University. © Mirag_ZGF Architects_Double Twist](https://www.barcelona.cat/metropolis/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/03_bm_131_ciutadella_1100x548_ok_copia_1.jpg?itok=SBNnJlB5)
An excavator now dominates the site. In one corner of the plot, which was a market for decades and has served as a car park for years, just a few metres from the zoo, a sign sums...
![Upward view of the skyscrapers in the 22@ district. © Imatges Barcelona / Laura Piqué Upward view of the skyscrapers in the 22@ district. © Imatges Barcelona / Laura Piqué](https://www.barcelona.cat/metropolis/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/bm_130_fotosdebat_1100x548.jpg?itok=dPG5h1Z7)
Barcelona holds a rich tradition of hosting major international events that have indelibly shaped its physical, mental and emotional landscapes. The upcoming event, following the...
![Aerial view of the port of Barcelona, where the Sant Bertran pier's sheds will soon integrate into the Blue Tech Port business and research hub. © Port de Barcelona Aerial view of the port of Barcelona, where the Sant Bertran pier's sheds will soon integrate into the Blue Tech Port business and research hub. © Port de Barcelona](https://www.barcelona.cat/metropolis/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/bm_130_visions-urbanes-economia-blava_1100x548.jpg?itok=0vFS0VbT)
The term “blue economy” goes beyond nautical activities and their associated industry. The concept also encompasses fishing, tourism and hospitality, as well as the movement of...
![El Carmel is one of the neighbourhoods where a wastewater study has been carried out, revealing insights into its residents' habits. © Dani Codina El Carmel is one of the neighbourhoods where a wastewater study has been carried out, revealing insights into its residents' habits. © Dani Codina](https://www.barcelona.cat/metropolis/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/bm_130_visions-urbanes-scorewater_1100x548.jpg?itok=rX1OGO-8)
Wastewater reflects our habits: when we wake up or go to sleep, when we go on holiday, and even the medications we consume. The peaks in water elimination reveal our activities....
![Humana second-hand clothing store. © Humana Fundación Pueblo para Pueblo Humana second-hand clothing store. © Humana Fundación Pueblo para Pueblo](https://www.barcelona.cat/metropolis/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/bm_129_visions-urbanes-textil_1100x548_roba_humana_0.jpg?itok=o06gMtML)
One of the main concerns of our textile sector today, led by fast fashion, is the amount of waste it produces. Overproduction and overconsumption of garments, which are worn six...
![Peix blau, a piece created in 1998. Photo: André Morin and Amassagou, 1995. Photo: David Bonet. © Miquel Barceló, VEGAP, Barcelona, 2024 Peix blau, a piece created in 1998. Photo: André Morin and Amassagou, 1995. Photo: David Bonet. © Miquel Barceló, VEGAP, Barcelona, 2024](https://www.barcelona.cat/metropolis/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/bm_129_plec-de-cultura_exposicions_ample-1100.jpg?itok=Wf8OtoMc)
Miquel Barceló (Felanitx, 1957) is primarily known for his bold and powerful painting, characterised by overflowing materiality and significant value in the art market. However,...
![La Clariana de Les Glòries](https://www.barcelona.cat/metropolis/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/foto_general.jpg?itok=4bYXncm6)
The quantity and quality of vegetation is a key factor for achieving a healthy city and combating climate change. Street trees provide shade and help to regulate the temperature...
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