The Barcelona City Council has given the green light to a major urban renewal project in the district of Nou Barris, earmarking €3.17 million for the complete renovation of Carrer de la Flor de Neu. This investment aims to transform 4,500 square metres of the street in the La Prosperitat neighbourhood, prioritising pedestrians, enhancing accessibility, and increasing green spaces.

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According to an official statement from the Ajuntament de Barcelona, the project forms part of the city’s broader Pla de Rehabilitació Integral (PRI) or Comprehensive Rehabilitation Plan. This initiative represents a significant step in ongoing efforts to modernise infrastructure and improve the quality of life in one of Barcelona’s northernmost districts.

A Two-Phase Transformation

Scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026, the works are expected to take approximately 14 months to complete. This comprehensive overhaul will be conducted in two distinct phases to manage disruption and streamline the construction process.

The first phase will focus on the upper, mountain-side section of Carrer de la Flor de Neu, between Carrer del Molí and Carrer de Palamós. The second phase will then cover the lower section, extending down to the major thoroughfare of Avinguda Meridiana. Primary goals include updating the public lighting system, improving mobility, and introducing new natural elements. Officials are also studying the possibility of planting a new line of trees to create a greener, more pleasant environment.

The ‘Most Ambitious’ Project of the Mandate

Xavier Mercè, the District Councillor for Nou Barris, has described the intervention as a landmark initiative for the current administration. “It is the most ambitious street intervention we will promote in this mandate and will allow us to take a clear leap forward,” he stated in remarks to local media, including 20 Minutos.

“This means more space to walk, better accessibility, and a friendlier, more liveable street for the residents,” Mercè added, highlighting the project’s focus on human-centric urban design.

The push for improved public spaces reflects a city-wide concern, with residents in other areas also campaigning for better living conditions. While this project marks a positive investment, communities elsewhere continue to highlight issues of neglect, such as the ongoing problems on La Mina Street, or have organised protests like the student-led demonstrations over poor air quality on Carrer de la Marina.

A Wider Renewal for La Prosperitat

The Flor de Neu renovation does not stand in isolation; it complements the recently completed €2.3 million overhaul of the adjacent Carrer del Molí. That project significantly improved access to two key local facilities: the Residència El Molí – Via Favència for seniors and the Institut Escola El Molí. The project also remodelled its playground.

Furthermore, these street-level improvements are part of a much larger wave of investment in the La Prosperitat neighbourhood. The City Council has also recently approved a landmark €37.5 million budget for the construction of the Ideal Flory cultural and community centre. This ambitious facility will house a new library, an auditorium, a gymnasium, and various spaces for neighbourhood associations, responding to what the council describes as a “historic local demand” for high-quality public amenities.

Together, these projects represent a multi-faceted strategy to revitalise the neighbourhood, combining infrastructure upgrades with the creation of new cultural and social hubs. This significant capital injection aims to ensure that the upper part of La Prosperitat undergoes a substantial and lasting transformation in the coming years.