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Planning of Barcelona’s arterial network.

Date
1962 - 1974
Archive
National Archive of Catalonia
Document type
Mapes i plànols
Reference code
ANC1-691-T-1702
Link to the online document
Description

The document on the planning of Barcelona’s arterial network, drawn up between 1962 and 1974, is a key piece for understanding the urban and territorial transformation of the Catalan capital during the second half of the 20th century. In a context of population growth and urban pressure, this plan laid the foundations for a new metropolitan mobility, integrating Barcelona into the modernization dynamics typical of large European cities. The project reflects the desire to connect neighborhoods, improve accessibility and adapt the city to the increase in road traffic, all following models of functionalist urbanism. This document not only shows a technical vision of the city, but also a commitment to the integration of Barcelona in an increasingly interconnected Europe, where transport infrastructures become backbones of economic and social development.