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Barcelona will change its streets: fewer plane trees and more diversity in the coming years
Barcelona is preparing a change that will be noticeable in something as everyday as walking down the street. The Ayuntamiento de Barcelona wants to reduce the presence of plane trees to 12% of the city's urban trees by 2037, which means transforming the city's green landscape over the next decade.
The measure is part of a new plan that limits any single species to a maximum of 15%. The aim is to avoid dependence on one type of tree and to create streets that are more diverse and resilient to pests, diseases, and climate change.
The impact will be visible. A significant reduction in plane trees is expected in many neighbourhoods where they currently dominate avenues and promenades. Gradually, new species will take their place, changing the way shade, colours, and urban spaces are experienced.
The change will also affect daily life. These trees have been important for years because of their ability to provide shade, but they have also caused problems such as allergies. Diversification aims to balance comfort, health, and sustainability.
The transition will be gradual but steady. As the trees are renewed, residents will notice changes in their usual streets, from small details to more obvious transformations.
In this way, Barcelona is redefining its green model. Beyond aesthetics, the plan shows how the city wants to adapt to the future, making its urban environment more varied, healthier, and better prepared for what lies ahead.