The municipal strategy, led by Mayor Jaume Collboni, aims to reclaim the city's 'scraps': inhospitable plots and makeshift parking lots scattered across all 10 districts. In total, the council has identified approximately 100 hectares of land that could be naturalized over the next 12 years.
“"It made no sense for them to be hard, dead squares that are not used or are used for worse things."
Key projects include the Oriol Martorell Park in Sarrià, which will cover railway tracks with a 9.1 million euro budget. Additionally, a large square is planned within the old Can Ricart factories in Poblenou, alongside renovations of existing spots like Fotògrafs Català square.
Chief Architect Maria Buhigas explained that the focus is on functional spaces for elderly rest and children's play rather than monumental designs. This initiative aims to democratize access to green areas in every neighborhood, utilizing land that has often been neglected for decades.
