30 Passos School in la Sagrera Demands Kobe Square as Temporary Playground

Families denounce a decade in temporary cabins and request the use of adjacent space due to construction delays.

Generic image of temporary school modular buildings in an urban setting.
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Generic image of temporary school modular buildings in an urban setting.

Students from the 30 Passos institute-school in la Sagrera have formally requested to use Kobe Square as a playground due to the lack of space and delays in their permanent building.

The educational center, which opened in 2016, has been operating in temporary modular cabins for nearly a decade. Although the permanent building was promised for 2022, current estimates suggest the move will not happen until the 2030-2031 academic year.

"We will spend our thirteen years in a school made of cabins."

Students · 12-year-old students
The district council approved a proposal by Barcelona en Comú to accelerate construction and adapt Kobe Square. The motion was supported by Junts, ERC, and PP, calling for a water point and picnic tables for student use.
The PSC government abstained from the vote. Councilor Maria Rosa Ciurana stated they are considering the water point but cannot accept permanent furniture in the public square. Maintenance costs for the temporary cabins have already exceeded 2 million euros.