The Municipal Institute of Housing and Renovation of Barcelona (IMHAB) has opened the application period for 21 parking spaces located beneath a public housing building in the Torre Baró neighborhood. This opportunity, awaited for three years, is initially aimed at residents of the property at number 10 Escolapi Càncer avenue, who will have priority by registration order until May 22. If spaces remain available, the process will be extended to the rest of the neighborhood.
The monthly rental price has been set at 84.70 euros, including all expenses and taxes. The delay in commercializing these spaces is due, according to the City Council, to prioritizing the completion of homes in public promotions and the need to comply with specific regulations for parking spaces. Legal procedures and allocation criteria were finalized in April, allowing the process to open now.
Applications can be made virtually through the Barcelona City Council's electronic headquarters or in person at IMHAB offices, located at Doctor Aiguader street, 36, by appointment. It is also possible to apply at any municipal registration point.
“"The street gate is a grate and all the dirt gets in. They placed rat traps, but the dirt covers them. We have also had some water leaks."
These 21 spaces represent a significant relief for an area of Torre Baró that suffers from a considerable parking deficit. Residents have reported that the problem has worsened with the construction of new blocks, some without parking and another, Block F, with an still-empty parking lot. Current alternatives, such as provisional vacant lots, are disappearing, as one of them, near the new spaces, has been acquired by the City Council to build 61 social housing units for rent.
In addition to solving the parking shortage, residents hope that the launch of these spaces will lead to better maintenance and cleaning of the area, which currently faces issues with dirt and water leaks.
