Read the full article by Gara Villalba in Construcción y Arquitectura on how cool roofs benefit Mediterranean cities like Barcelona, and why green infrastructure is not an isolated solution, but part of an interconnected urban system. Full story here (page 18): https://www.cicconstruccion.com/file/fullscreen/60763#bn/19
Title: From Runoff to Resilience: Exploring Multifunctional Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Urban Stormwater Management See full article: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2026.129431 Abstract: Climate change and rapid urbanization intensify stormwater-related challenges in cities, particularly in compact urban environments. Traditional grey infrastructure often fails to address these risks in a flexible and adaptive manner. Nature-based solutions (NbS) offer a multifunctional […]
Title: Where have all the farmers gone? Spatial–temporal transformations of peri-urban agriculture in the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona See full article: https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-16730-310135 Abstract: Urban expansion exerts pressure on peri-urban agriculture, leading to the displacement of agricultural activities and a loss of local food provision and vital ecosystem services. This study examines the spatial–temporal transformations of […]