Barcelona unveils the future of the Fòrum’s marine platform this Monday

On Monday 9 February, the City Council presents the long-awaited urbanisation project for the Fòrum’s marine platform. The event will bring together key municipal officials and architects. It will take place at Mirador M, next to Plaça de Llevant. The transformation of the coastline is under way.

The transformation of Barcelona’s coastline takes a decisive step this Monday. The City Council will present the new urbanisation project for the Fòrum’s marine platform, an intervention that promises to change the city’s relationship with the sea and open new possibilities for public use in the area.

The event, scheduled for 9 February at 12:00, will bring together key figures from the municipal government and the world of architecture. Jaume Collboni, Mayor of Barcelona, will be accompanied by the First Deputy Mayor, Laia Bonet, the councillor for Sant Martí, David Escudé, and the chief architect, Maria Buhigas. Architects Andreu Estany and Martí Franch, responsible for shaping this ambitious project, will also take part.

The presentation will take place at Mirador M del Fòrum, a strategic location that makes it possible to appreciate the scale of the space to be transformed. The recommended pedestrian access starts at Plaça de Llevant, making it easier for residents and professionals interested in learning first-hand about the details of the intervention to arrive.

For media outlets attending by vehicle, the City Council has put in place a special procedure: it will be necessary to send an email stating the name of the outlet and the vehicle registration number, thus ensuring logistics and safety during the event.

The urbanisation of the Fòrum’s marine platform is shaping up to be one of the decade’s major urban projects, with a direct impact on the daily lives of nearby neighbourhoods and on Barcelona’s image as a city open to the sea.

The Fòrum, inaugurated in 2004, has established itself as a multifunctional space hosting everything from major festivals to neighbourhood activities. Its marine platform, however, has for years been an area awaiting real integration into urban life. The new project seeks precisely to activate this space, connecting it better with the Sant Martí district and enhancing its public use. The intervention forms part of the municipal strategy to reclaim the seafront for citizens, with a commitment to sustainability and innovation in urban design.