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Construction record of 194 social housing units on the former Renfe-Meridiana de Sant Andreu land in Barcelona (1978 -1987)

Date
1978 - 1987
Archive
National Archive of Catalonia
Document type
Textual
Reference code
ANC1-352-T-14766
Link to the online document
Description

The record of the construction of 194 social housing on the former Renfe-Meridiana land, in Sant Andreu (Barcelona), between 1978 and 1987, is a clear example of the exercise of powers by the Generalitat de Catalunya in matters of housing during the democratic transition. This project responds to the need to guarantee the right to decent housing and to transform industrial spaces into inclusive residential areas. The document reflects a public policy aimed at social cohesion, urban regeneration and equal opportunities, in line with the principles of the European welfare state. This urban planning action shows how Catalonia began to build a fairer and livable city model, contributing to the configuration of a socially responsible Europe.