Superblocks: Barcelona’s plan to take back streets from cars

Now Barcelona is implementing an urban plan that would decisively change that, pushing cars off most streets and turning the land over to citizens for mixed-use public spaces, or “superblocks.” Javier Zarracina/Vox; Maysun for Vox

Covering Barcelona in superblocks is eventually meant giving everyone in the city access to walkable public spaces. Big thanks to Salvador Rueda and the staff at the Urban Ecology Agency of Barcelona for all their help; the many residents of the city who showed such hospitality; Maysun for her excellent photography; and above all, Andrés Bartos, who served as research assistant, tour guide, translator, sounding board, and faithful companion throughout my visit.

Source: www.vox.com