These integral regeneration projects, which will directly benefit over 6,000 residents in Terres de l'Ebre, are in addition to the 33 projects selected across Catalonia, focusing on physical neighborhood transformation, ecological transition, and socio-community action. At the Catalan level, the total investment amounts to 582 million euros, of which 355 million come from the Generalitat, exceeding initial forecasts.
The Generalitat has increased the budget initially planned for this second call, from the original 200 MEUR to 355 MEUR, a 77.5% increase from the forecast and 53% more than the first call. This increase has allowed the number of beneficiary municipalities to grow from 20 to 34, thanks to the quality of the projects submitted by the town councils.
The Neighborhoods and Towns Plan 2025-2029, based on the Law for the urban, environmental, and social improvement of neighborhoods and towns, aims for urban and social regeneration in areas with accumulated vulnerabilities. Projects focus on Special Attention Areas (SAAs) with low income indicators, deficits in facilities, housing problems, or exposure to environmental risks.
In Batea, the comprehensive project (PMII) has a total budget of 12.5 MEUR, focusing on agriculture, inclusion, energy, and heritage. In La Ràpita, actions will concentrate on the Espanyol neighborhood and the vital core, addressing urban, environmental, social, and economic issues with 22 actions distributed across three strategic areas.
