Perspectives on progress: mass housing dynamics in Barcelona's Besòs area

This thesis explores the impact of spatial fragmentation, social exclusion, and urban regeneration strategies in Barcelona’s mass housing estates, with a particular focus on Besòs-Maresme and Ciutat Meridiana. These neighborhoods, shaped by historical urban policies and socio-economic challenges, ex...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor: Sunyer Morales, Marina
Tipo de recurso: tesis de maestría
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/427859
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/427859
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:City planning -- Spain -- Barcelona
Urban renewal -- Spain -- Barcelona
Neighborhood planning -- Spain -- Barcelona
Public spaces -- Spain – Barcelona
Urbanism
Urbanisme -- Catalunya -- Barcelona
Rehabilitació urbana -- Catalunya -- Barcelona
Planificació de barris -- Catalunya -- Barcelona
Espais públics -- Catalunya -- Barcelona
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Urbanisme::Planejament urbà
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Sumario:This thesis explores the impact of spatial fragmentation, social exclusion, and urban regeneration strategies in Barcelona’s mass housing estates, with a particular focus on Besòs-Maresme and Ciutat Meridiana. These neighborhoods, shaped by historical urban policies and socio-economic challenges, exemplify the intersection between physical disconnection and socio-economic marginalization. Through spatial analysis, urban morphology studies, and policy evaluation, the research examines how public space interventions, ground-floor activation, and improved connectivity can enhance urban vitality and community resilience. The study assesses the effectiveness of the Pla de Barris regeneration program, identifying both its achievements and its limitations, particularly regarding long-term affordability, gentrification risks, and governance sustainability.