Badalona City Council forces residents of Carrer la Lluna to remove plants from public street

The Guàrdia Urbana issued the notice citing the municipal ordinance on space occupation, causing discomfort among residents.

Generic image of pots and planters on a sidewalk of a quiet pedestrian street.
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Generic image of pots and planters on a sidewalk of a quiet pedestrian street.

Residents of Carrer la Lluna, in the Centre neighborhood of Badalona, received a notice from the City Council demanding the removal of plants and planters from the public street before February 2.

The notice, issued by the Badalona Local Police (Guàrdia Urbana), reports an infraction of the municipal ordinance on the occupation of public spaces. The document indicates that, following several complaints, the occupation of the sidewalk with pots has been verified, recalling the prohibition of installing any unauthorized element.
This decision has caused confusion among Carrer la Lluna residents, who claim the plants are neatly placed and help make the street “more beautiful and pleasant.” They point out that the street is pedestrian-only, meaning the planters do not impede mobility or safety.

It is a quiet, pedestrian street, and the plants give it life.

Residents regret that the City Council has not offered any alternatives or detailed explanations and demand a negotiated solution. The measure reopens the debate on balancing municipal regulations and neighborhood initiatives for urban improvement.