The project submitted by the Barcelona City Council for the transformation of Ciutat Meridiana has been selected to receive a grant from the Generalitat de Catalunya. This initiative, to be implemented between 2027 and 2031 with a possible extension, adds an investment of €25 million to the neighborhood. Half of this amount comes from the Generalitat and the other half from municipal funds, supplementing the €11.3 million already allocated by the City Council's neighborhood plan in the Zona Nord.
The plan focuses on four main axes: intervention in public spaces and facilities, improving housing accessibility and mitigating climate change, increasing leisure opportunities for adolescents and young people, and promoting lifelong learning and professional training. In total, 32 actions will be carried out.
In terms of public space, an investment of €10 million is planned to remodel over 30,000 m² of block interiors, improving accessibility and increasing urban green areas. There will also be a boost to the facilities in the Parc de l'Aqüeducte. Regarding housing accessibility, €1 million will be invested to facilitate the installation of up to 10 new elevators, addressing a significant inequality factor in the neighborhood.
The project also includes actions to mitigate the effects of climate change, such as increasing shaded areas and planting trees, as well as renaturalizing nearby natural spaces. For young people, outdoor sports facilities will be created, and socio-educational programs will be implemented to promote well-being, coexistence, and risk prevention. In terms of employability, vocational training will be provided, including the rehabilitation of housing interiors and combating the feminization of poverty.
