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Barcelona and Catalonia Commit Over 830 Million Euros to Combat Urban Inequality

Barcelona allocates 30 million euros to Ciutat Vella through 2028, while the Generalitat prepares an 800-million-euro Ley de Barrios relaunch with project calls starting this summer.

La calle Hospital de Barcelona, en el barrio del Raval.
El president de la Generalitat, Salvador Illa, en una visita a unas obras en Sant Pere de Ribes

Overview

  • Barcelona’s City Council announced a 30-million-euro investment under the Plan de Barris to address socio-economic disparities in Ciutat Vella, spanning all four neighborhoods for the first time.
  • The funding for Ciutat Vella will be split between 20 million euros for public space upgrades and 10 million euros for social action initiatives, targeting key issues like housing quality and severe poverty.
  • The Generalitat, led by President Salvador Illa, is set to relaunch the Ley de Barrios with over 800 million euros in funding over five years, supporting transformative projects in vulnerable municipalities.
  • The first call for municipalities to submit projects under the Ley de Barrios is scheduled before the summer, with selections expected by the end of 2025.
  • Both initiatives aim to reduce urban inequality through coordinated municipal and regional efforts, addressing challenges such as overcrowding, educational needs, and deteriorated public spaces.