Infographic: How can urban planning improve health in Barcelona?

A new infographic explores how urban design and architecture can shape health and wellbeing in cities, using Barcelona as a case study.

Published On: 21/10/2026Categories: News

A new infographic explores how urban design and architecture can shape health and wellbeing in cities, using Barcelona as a case study.

The built environment plays an important role in shaping the conditions in which people live, move and interact, influencing factors such as physical activity, exposure to air pollution and noise, access to green spaces, and social wellbeing.

Developed in the context of the Barcelona Architecture City 2026, this infographic highlights how different features of Barcelona’s urban environment can affect health and wellbeing, and shows how healthier urban planning and design can contribute to more liveable cities.

The infographic is available in EN, ES, and CA.

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