How did urban planning develop in Barcelona?

The urban planning of Barcelona developed in accordance with the historical and territorial changes of the city, and in line with other defining factors of public space, such as architecture, urban infrastructure and the adaptation and maintenance of natural spaces, parks and gardens .

What changed the physiognomy of Barcelona?

The Hotel Arts and the Torre Mapfre, the two skyscrapers of the Olympic Village that changed the physiognomy of Barcelona. Another area of action was the Vall d'Hebron neighborhood, planned according to a project by Eduard Bru (1989-1991), which combined green areas with sports facilities.

Why did Barcelona create a reindustrialization zone?

One of the factors driving urban change was industrial restructuring, promoted by the Plan for the reindustrialization of the center of Barcelona, which resulted in the creation of an Zona d'Urgent Reindustrialització (Urgent Reindustrialization Zone) (ZUR).