To transform Barcelona and its metropolitan area environmentally to encourage a model of inter-connected neighbouring towns and cities

With all of its modernism and historic legacy, Barcelona inspires and appeals to individuals and businesses and it has become one of the world's major cities. Covid has led to the reconsideration of Barcelona as a city to live, as one with a local focus, where services can be reached on foot or by bike. In this context, it is necessary to strengthen the reduction of pollution and the ecological transformation of the city needs to flourish. It is important to promote the development of local services in each neighbourhood and city block, working in particular to support the most underprivileged, while improving the coordination of inter-urban actions. It is also pertinent to assure excellent accessibility to the city centre, particularly with public transport, to draw in visitors and continue to be a city that appeals to the world. Reducing citizens' stress and the impact of climate change calls for a firm, joint plan and committed institutions that operate on the basis of a long-term approach. A working forum should be set up to define the actions to be implemented over the coming years. This body should encourage consensus between towns and must benefit from the endorsement of international experts who have contributed to the design of benchmark European cities.