The Generalitat de Catalunya will contribute 38.4 MEUR of these funds, which will be allocated to the physical transformation of neighbourhoods, the promotion of ecological transition, and socio-community action. These initiatives will directly benefit 22,828 residents in the selected Areas of Special Attention (AEE).
Across Catalonia, 33 regeneration projects from 34 municipalities in the eight vegueries have been chosen, with a total budget of 582 MEUR. The Generalitat will provide 355 MEUR, an increase of 155 MEUR from the initial forecast thanks to two expansions by the Consell Executiu. These funds will benefit approximately 248,000 citizens throughout Catalonia.
The 2025-2029 Neighbourhoods and Towns Plan, based on the Law for the urban, environmental, and social improvement of neighbourhoods and towns, aims for urban and social regeneration in areas with accumulated vulnerabilities. Projects focus on neighbourhoods with low income indicators, deficits in facilities, housing issues, or exposure to environmental risks.
Planned actions include physical transformations (urban planning, housing, energy efficiency), ecological transition (climate emergency, green infrastructure), and socio-community action (reduction of inequalities, health, education, employment). The Generalitat's funding percentage varies by municipality population, ranging from 50% to 75%, with 90% exceptions for municipalities demonstrating financial difficulties.
Specifically, in El Vendrell, the project targets the Centre area, addressing population ageing, economic precarity, and residential park rehabilitation. In Òdena, the urban centre and Santa Olga neighbourhood will see actions to tackle urban fragmentation and improve connectivity and services. In Vilanova i la Geltrú, the Sant Joan and Molí de Vent areas will be transformed to enhance accessibility, energy efficiency, and social cohesion. Lastly, in Vilafranca del Penedès, the Sant Pere street area aims to reverse urban and social decline through building rehabilitation and public space improvement.
