Urban renovation of Mina de la Ciutat Street

Abstract

Mina de la Ciutat is the peculiar main street of Roquetes, Barcelona’s suburb in Collserola hillside. This sloping social axis is crossed by secondary streets, with pendants over 20%. Its renovation aims to provide pedestrian preponderance over the car, more vegetation and democratic accessibility without discrimination for people with reduced mobility, especially at intersections with steep streets. This is done through a new system of stone pieces, both retention and urban furniture, pavement carpets, lighting and enhancing the existent green spaces.