A new chapter in Barcelona’s public housing
The city of Barcelona has decided to strengthen its commitment to public housing with an ambitious project that provides for the construction of 2,089 houses in the Prim area, located in the Sant Martí district. This initiative has been approved by the Governing Commission, which has given the green light to the casting project that will facilitate the creation of a new housing pole and municipal services.
Details of the urban planning project
The project contemplates a total of 3,360 homes, of which 62% will be destined to increase the public housing park in the city. The mayor emphasized the importance of this initiative, saying that it marks a significant advance in the creation of land for a neighborhood that has been in the planning phase for years.
Development phases and timelines
With the initial approval, the next step is to manage the building plots to accelerate the transformation of the area. Legal procedures are expected to end in the first quarter of 2026, with the beginning of the demolition in 2027 and the start of the works by 2029.
The importance of the Thin sector
The Prim sector, located next to the great transformation of La Sagrera, connects with key industrial areas such as La Verneda. This area has been planned to revitalize the connection between the districts of Sant Andreu and Sant Martí, and includes historical elements such as the Can Riera farmhouse, which will become the nucleus of the new neighborhood.
Community spaces and facilities
The plan provides for the creation of a new public square around the farmhouse, which will serve as a meeting point for the community. In addition, new public facilities are being planned, including a nursery school, a civic center and a sports center, to ensure that the necessary services are available to the neighbors.
La Sagrera: Large -scale transformation
The Sagrera project represents the most significant urban transformation in Barcelona, with a transport interchange that can accommodate up to 30,000 residents. It is expected to build 15,000 new homes and an extensive linear park of almost 4 km, as well as green areas to improve the quality of life of future residents.
A sustainable city model
The creation of the Sagrera station and the linear park not only seeks to improve infrastructure, but also to foster a new model of development that prioritizes sustainability and diversity of uses. Thus, it is intended to revitalize the social and urban space of the area.
The living plan: guaranteeing the right to housing
The Barcelona City Council has launched the Plan Viu, a strategy that seeks to guarantee the right to housing through the extension of the affordable housing stock. This initiative, which is based on sustainability and well -being, aims to address the habital needs of the population, including the rehabilitation of homes and the care of vulnerable groups.
Actions for the future
The consistory plans to implement various actions within the Plan Living, which include the rehabilitation of houses and the creation of an accessible and sustainable environment, in order to meet the demographic challenges and the changing needs of the citizenry.
