Research on the Renewal Model and Implementation Pathway of Vibrant Blocks: A Case Study of Barcelona’s “Superblocks” Plan
Abstract：
In the era of motorized vehicles, urban streets commonly face
the issue of insufficient space for residents’ activities, resulting in a lack of
vibrancy in city block spaces. Against this backdrop, Barcelona implemented
the “Superblock” renewal plan with the goal of “revitalizing the streets”,
transforming them into spaces for residents’ daily lives and serving as a typical
example of reshaping street vitality. This paper uses this case as an example to
explore the transformation model and implementation path of vibrant blocks.
Firstly, it takes the initial implementation of the “Superblock” plan in the
pilot unit of Poblenou block as a case study, analyzing four common issues
during its early stages. Secondly, it elucidates the optimized models of the
“Superblock” plan in terms of spatial coordination, road system restructuring,
node space transformation, and public participation mechanisms. Lastly, using
examples like the expansion area of Sant Antoni, the paper details the microlevel implementation paths at the macro urban level, mid-level community
level, and micro-level block level. It is hoped that this will provide inspiration
for the practice of shaping vibrant blocks in China.