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1 Superblocks Gràcia, Barcelona Cynthia Echave Urban Ecology Agency of Barcelona Wien 11 September,

2 BCNecologia Urban Ecology Agency of Barcelona 2

3 Ecological Urbanism Theoretical model COMPLEXITY COMPACTNESS URBAN ECOSYSTEM EFFICIENCY COHESION 3

4 Ecological Urbanism Theoretical model urban complexity biodiversity land use waste public space URBAN ECOSYSTEM energy mobility well being health water COMPACTNESS COMPLEXITY EFFICIENCY COHESION 4

5 Efficiency Low energy & emissions cities Emissions tco 2 TRANSPORT RESIDENTIAL ACTIVITIES URBAN PRIMARY MANAGEMENT SECTOR Liveability Cohesive & healthy cities PUBLIC SPACE PUBLIC SERVICES GREEN ARCHITECTURE COMMUNITY & BELONGING EQUITY 5

6 Supermançana (Superblock) A new urban cell for an ecological urban model 6

7 Function + efficiency: Mobility based on Superblocks 7

8 Superblocks Efficient Mobility < 40% CURRENT MOBILITY > 60% 8

9 Superblocks Efficient Mobility MOBILITY STRATEGY > 75% < 25% 9

10 Superblocks Urban model implementation phases Phase 1 Pacified streets & calmed traffic + Citizen participation processes + temporary uses in public space. Phase 2 Restriction access for pass vehicles. Allowed residential, urban freight or emergency vehicles. Phase 3 Urban development Physical transformation of public space. 10

11 CURRENT STANDARD MODEL SUPERBLOCK MODEL UDC 39,92% 31,92% 26,66% 1,51% 41,31% 35,11% (+3,5%) (+10%) 21,06% (-21%) 2,52% (+67%) 11

12 Superblocks in Barcelona 12

13 Orthogonal Network of Buses 13

14 Bicycle network coverage Main network proposal Existing proposal (2013) Population to <200 m network Population to <300 m network 14 14

15 Public Space in Barcelona Pedestrian streets in Barcelona: 74 ha. Liveable spaces in Barcelona: 474 ha. 15

16 Public Space in Barcelona with Superblocks Pedestrian streets with Superblocks in Barcelona: 750 ha. Liveable spaces with Superblocks in Barcelona: 992 ha. 16

17 Livability: Urbanism based on Superblocks 17

18 SINGLE USE: RIGHT OF WAY MULTIPLE USES AND FUNCTIONS 18

19 Plaça del Diamant Crossroads in urban fabric L Eixample = m 2 19

20 Inner crossroads Green connectors axis Existing 30 Areas Superblocks 120 Potential crossroads 23 ha aprox. 20

21 Parc de la Ciutadella 15,4 ha Parc de Joan Miró 6,5 ha 120 Potential crossroads 23 ha aprox. 1,5 Parc de la Ciutadella 3,8 Parc de Joan Miró 21

22 MORE BIODIVERSITY 22

23 Green rooftops Vegetable garden Green corridors Green connectors Tree lines Private green Parks & Gardens Collserola s boundary Forest space Natural areas Reefs GREEN & BLUE INFRAESTRUCTURE IN BARCELONA 23

24 Food production Rain water collection energy heating & cooling temperature regulation pollutant absorption infiltration Biodiversity Naturalization of the city H 2 0 Greywater Source: Biodiversity Plan of Barcelona 24

25 Orthogonal Network Fase 1 Final Orthogonal Network Scenario / Population POP<35 min POP<40 min POB<45 min POP<50 min POP<55 min POP<60 min POP<91 min FASE BCNeco FINAL ACCESS TO THE CITY Global Accessibility to public transport 25

26 Corrected Compactness Balanced compression-decompression level 26

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28 Smart City A more intelligent city 28

29 Social inclusion A more cohesive and sustainable community 29

30 More space for greening Superblocks Public space Liberation Accessibility Building s energy savings Better microclimate Pedestrians thermal comfort Reorganization mobility networks Bicycle + Public transportation Less energy consumption Urban livability Parking and Merchandise delivery Noise and emissions reduction land use public space mobility urban complexity biodiversity well health waste water energy being 30

31 Livability index 01 Ergonomical Affect people s displacement and movement in open space. 02 Psychological Affect on people s attraction. 03 Physiological Affect on people s health and comfort wellness. 04 Proximity Affect on people s walking daily activities. Accessibility Pedestrians open space Angle SVF of Street Green presence perception Attractive activities Urban diversity Thermal comfort level Acoustic comfort level Air quality Walking accessibility to: Sustainable mobility networks Daily supply Public services Parks

32 IHEP Punctuation Livability Index Public Space in Barcelona Current Superblocks situation future scenario 32

33 Ecological Urbanism Certification System 33

34 Global Evaluation Urban sustainability certification Pilot Superblock La Maternitat i Sant Ramon Neighborhood, District Les Corts

35 Current Situation Evaluation Urban sustainability certification Pilot Superblock La Maternitat i Sant Ramon Neighborhood, District Les Corts. 35

36 Current Situation Evaluation Urban sustainability certification Pilot Superblock La Maternitat i Sant Ramon Neighborhood, District Les Corts. 36

37 Superblocks Future Scenario Evaluation Urban sustainability certification Pilot Superblock La Maternitat i Sant Ramon Neighborhood, District Les Corts. 37

38 Superblock Gràcia Barcelona

39 Gràcia (2004) Population inhabitants 10% foreign residents Area 418 ha Public space 10% pedestrians streets extension 38% sidewalks < 2,5m 2,4 m 2 green space/inhabitant Mobility 364 vehicles/1000 inhabitants vehicles/inhabitants (BCN) 98km bus path line (BCN) Public space infraestructure (2004) Source: BCNecology 39

40 Gràcia (2012) Population inhabitants 15,8% foreign residents Area 418 ha Public space 27% pedestrians streets extension 45% sidewalks < 2,5m 4,0 m 2 green space/inhabitant Mobility vehicles/1000 inhab vehicles/1000 inhab (BCN) 126 km bus path line (BCN) Public space infraestructure (2012) Source: BCNecology 40

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43 Data Gràcia Initial situation 2004 Current situation Proposal Superblock Stay public space 17 ha 46,4 ha 64,5 ha Pedestrians (m 2 ) m m m 2 Squares (m 2 ) m m m 2 Roads (m 2 ) m m m 2 Parking places (out of streets) p p p Urban freight parking 815 p 878 p CDU 46% 54% 73% 27% 43

44 Vila de Gràcia 44

45 C1 C inhabitants dwellings 133 ha C inhabitants 3.453dwellings ha C2 45

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50 Plaça del Sol 50

51 Plaça Vila de Gràcia 51

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53 Evolution % % XB -40% Int % 19 20

54 Evolution Comparació dels nombres absoluts de vianants punt augmenta/d isminueix % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % Augmenta el nombre de vianants Disminueix el nombre de vianants augmenta disminueix Augment o disminuciò poc rellevants

55 Evolution Comparació del nombre de vianants (en xifres absolutes) L augment entre 2005 i 2007 ha estat en conjunt d un 10%, un increment notable tenint en compte que les mesures de 2007 s han efecuat a final d hivern i les de 2005 corresponien a l estiu

56 Evolution Comparació dels nombres absoluts de bicicletes punt augmenta/di sminueix % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % Augmenta el nombre de bicicleta Disminueix el nombre de bicicleta augmenta disminueix Augment o disminuciò poc rellevants

57 Evolution Comparació del nombre de bicicletes (en xifres absolutes) L augment entre 2005 i 2007 ha estat en conjunt d un 32%, un increment notable tenint en compte que les mesures de 2007 s han efecuat a final d hivern i les de 2005 corresponien a l estiu

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