May 31, 2021 · Barcelona’s Superblocks (Superille in Catalan) became a part of global best practices for two significant reasons–a) Prioritising people over cars with a focus on …

Oct 2, 2024 · While relatively new cities like New York are famous for their carefully engineered square blocks, this design is rather unexpected in a city as ancient as Barcelona. Here’s how …

Oct 1, 2016 · The first Superblocks will be tested across 5 neighborhoods in Barcelona, with a further 120 locations identified as potentially suitable. For more, the full video and …

Apr 9, 2019 · Barcelona residents can see the superblocks now; they can witness a patchwork of pedestrian areas forming. They can visit the Sant Antoni market or have lunch on the Plaça de …

Mar 13, 2023 · One of the most stimulating urban proposals of the last decades can be found, once again, in the prolific Barcelona. We are talking about the Superblocks or Superilles, an …

Mar 28, 2023 · Barcelona has a long history of innovative urban practices. Now its plan stretches far out into the future. Take 9 blocks on a 3×3 grid. Close all the inner streets off to cars. Divert …

Jun 7, 2022 · Each island comprises 9 city blocks, combined into a traffic-calmed neighborhood that belongs only to the residents. A sophisticated system of one-way streets diverts traffic to …

Barcelona’s unique blocks, with their varying sizes and shapes, contribute to the city’s distinct charm and character. The grid system ensures efficient urban planning while providing an …

Superilles, or Superblocks in English, is a project designed by Barcelona City Council in collaboration with the Urban Ecology Agency that aims to foster sustainable mobility, the …

With these superblocks ("Superilles" in Catalan), up to nine city blocks are combined. Pedestrians and cyclists have priority within these superblocks. On two-lane streets, a track is stolen from …