Culture
Built-Out Barcelona Makes Space for an Urban Forest
The city is planning a major green makeover to combat the heat island and create a more welcoming place for humans and animals alike.
When a city needs green space, but it’s all out of room, what can it do?
It’s an issue that many older, denser cities are facing as they try to make themselves more amenable to their citizens and the environment. For Barcelona, this challenge requires especial ingenuity. Take a walk around what is one of Europe’s most densely populated city cores and you’d be forgiven for pronouncing the place full.