A constant rethinking of public space
Includes bicycle, audio guide and snack.
Advance booking required
Schedule
29/06/2026 | 9:00-14:00 | English
01/07/2026 | 9:00-14:00 | Spanish
30/06/2026 | 14:30-19:30 | English
02/07/2026 | 14:30-19:30 | Spanish
04/07/2026 | 14:30-19:30 | Catalan
Meeting point: CCIB headquarters.
Final Stop: CCIB headquarters.
Mode: On foot and by bike.
Public space, belonging to all of us, is where relationships are woven—today more than ever—allowing us to move away from digital dependency and return to a more human world, removed from screens and digital abstraction, one that supports our physical and mental well-being.
Even so, this pursuit of public space and its enhancement have been a constant since the Enlightenment: former confiscated convents transformed into squares, utopian plans for green blocks, or the reclaiming of spaces from the 1980s to the present day, that were once given over to cars.
This route proposes to explore the different strategies the city has adopted over decades, including recent proposals, in order to foster them and place citizens at the centre of the equation.
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Highlights:
Remodelling of Passeig de Sant Joan Avenue (Phase 1)
Eix Verd Carrer Girona
Superilles Eixos Verds
Superilla Peatonal Sant Antoni
Reforma i Remodelació de La Rambla
Remodelling of Plaça Reial
Square in the Fossar de les Moreres
Development of La Ciutadella Park
Olympic Village and Olympic Port Development Plan
Mar Bella Park
Forum 2004 Esplanade
The sites included in this route will be expanded in the coming days.
Accessibility: Moderately difficult route combining long cycling sections, including uneven surfaces such as sand or gentle slopes, and short, easy walking sections.
Additional information
Ticket purchase is exclusively reserved for individuals holding a valid Congress pass. Each accredited attendee may purchase up to three tickets: one for personal use and a maximum of two for guests (guests are not required to hold a Congress pass).
Tickets are personal and non-transferable, and are valid only for the selected date and time. Changes, cancellations, or refunds are not permitted.
Participants are advised to arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the start of the activity; late arrival may result in being unable to join the visit.
The duration of the visit is approximate and may vary due to organisational or safety reasons.
The organisation may request documentation to verify ticket ownership. More information is available in the Official Congress Itineraries Terms and Conditions here.
Group size: maximum 28 people.
Final stop: The buses on the afternoon routes will also make a final stop at Tres Xemeneies site in Sant Adrià de Besòs.
Recommendations: It is recommended to wear light and comfortable clothing, suitable footwear for cycling, sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap) and a bottle of water to stay hydrated. During the route, stops will be made in shaded areas to rest.
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Photo Credits: Jardí de la Torre de les Aigües ©David Ortizaba; Remodelació del Passeig de Sant Joan ©Adrià Goula; Superilles Eixos Verds ©Luba Kavelich; Urbanització dels Entorns del Mercat del Born ©Adrià Goula.