Barcelona-Catalonia: The Mediterranean Innovation Hub
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The Mediterranean Innovation Hub in Barcelona-Catalonia aims to position the region as a leading innovation center through 12 strategic projects fostering economic growth based on knowledge and mobility. Catalonia boasts a strong industrial base and serves as a gateway to southern Europe, hosting nearly 3,400 international companies. The document details several urban development initiatives and investment opportunities across various sectors, emphasizing the integration of sustainable practices and improved quality of life.
Barcelona-Catalonia: The Mediterranean Innovation Hub
- 3. BARCELONA CATALONIA The Mediterranean Innovation Hub Barcelona-Catalonia is the commitment of the Government of Catalonia -through Incasòl- and the Barcelona City Council to promote strategic new projects. Its aim is to obtain a new city model related to the knowledge economy, positioning Barcelona and Catalonia as innovation hubs with powerful knowledge centers and intensive mobility infrastructures. Barcelona-Catalonia focuses on the Barcelona Metropolitan Area, which stands out for its potential for investment and growth of innovative activities, measuring nearly 7 million m2 and with the ability to generate more than 200.000 new jobs for highly qualified candidates. Barcelona-Catalonia is made up of 12 strategic projects for an economic growth model based on innovation, creativity and excellence, as well as the coexistence of housing units, facilities, economic activities and public spaces.
- 4. CATALONIA Located in the North-East of Spain, with a population of 7.4 million inhabitants, Catalonia represents 6.3% of the Spanish territory and holds 26.5% of the Spanish industry. Catalonia has a powerful innovative environment and is Spain's economic driving force leading the way in aspects such as economic activity (20% of GDP) and exports (26%). Catalonia has unrivalled access to Southern Europe thanks to its first-rate intermodal infrastructure that makes of Catalonia the ideal launching pad for activities in Southern Europe, Latin America, North Africa and the Middle East. As a result of the addition of these positive inputs, nearly 3,400 international companies with over 50% of foreign capital operate in Catalonia. www.catalonia.com 02 | PROMOTING PARTNERS Contact: Carles Moliner. Head of Communication Incasol w_moliner@gencat.cat Roger Cardona. Strategic Sectors Manager Incasol r_cardona@gencat.cat
- 5. BARCELONA Barcelona is the capital and the most populous city of Catalonia, the second largest city in Spain and the sixth-most populous urban area in the European Union. Barcelona is recognized as a global city because of its important in finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts and international trade. Barcelona is a major economic centre with one of Europe’s principal Mediterranean ports and Barcelona International Airport handles about 30 million passengers per year. Moreover, Barcelona's international recognition includes, among others, its dynamic and diversified economy together with a competitive supply of business real estate. www.bcn.cat 03 | PROMOTING PARTNERS Contact: Mario Rubert. City Promotion Director Barcelona City Council (Barcelona Activa) mrubert@bcn.cat Jordi Sacristán. International Economic Promotion Barcelona City Council (Barcelona Activa) jsacristan@bcn.cat
- 6. The Catalan Land Institute (INCASÒL) is a public company belonging to the Government of Catalonia, whose principal mission is to develop four main areas: the production of land for economic activities, the production of residential land for housing, the construction of social housing and the urban renewal and historic heritage renovation. INCASÒL is the main land developer company in the country with over 25 million square metres ready to either receive business and industrial activities or to be developed on demand. The Government sets regional criteria for land production and guides growth in order to ensure that it is in harmony with a social, environ- mental and landscape-related vision, adding value to quality town planning and sustainable regional management. The aim is to promote economic growth and job creation, using less land and ensuring the right to decent, affordable housing and to sustainable mobility. To achieve these objectives, INCASÒL increasingly acts together with local Administrations all over Catalonia, making it possible to bring together the various synergies necessary to streamline town planning processes. As well as town planning and building activity, INCASÒL also acts when asked to do so by other departments and bodies of 04 | PROMOTING PARTNERS the Government of Catalonia and provides its 30 years experience in both management and carrying out works. www.incasol.cat Contact: Roger Cardona. Strategic Sectors Manager Incasol r_cardona@gencat.cat
- 7. Marina del Prat Vermell is the former industrial neighborhood in the MARINA DEL Sants-Montjuïc district of Barcelona, which is currently undergoing PRAT VERMELL urban transformation after the 2006 approval of its integral urban- planning project. The creation of the new Fira de Barcelona grounds and the D38 business area project make this zone one of the most dynamic for urban actions. Investment opportunities: Total housing floor space: 869,237 m2 HOUSING Total economic activities: 315,420 m2 LAND FOR ECONOMIC Potential uncontrolled housing: 456,349 m2 5,704 housing units ACTIVITIES Potential subsidized housing: 412,888 m2 5,161 housing units CLEAN INDUSTRY Potential institutional housing: 1,000 housing units HOTELS RETAIL SPACE www.barcelonacatalonia.cat 05 | PROJECTS Contact: Jordi Sacristán. International Economic Promotion Barcelona City Council (Barcelona Activa) jsacristan@bcn.cat
- 8. The park is creating one of the most advanced science, technology and business platforms in Europe. All of this activity focuses on the Alba Synchrotron, one of the most important research facilities in the Mediterranean region, which is already up and running and will contribute to the advancement of nearly all areas of knowledge. Its activity will make Parc de l’Alba a significant concentration of public and private research institutions. Investment opportunities: HOUSING Total surface area: 340 ha LAND FOR ECONOMIC Floor area for economic activity: 1,320,000 m2 ACTIVITIES Housing units: 3,500 RETAIL PLOTS Facilities: 25 ha Green areas: 160 ha www.albapct.cat 06 | PROJECTS Contact: Roger Cardona. Strategic Sectors Manager Incasol r_cardona@gencat.cat
- 9. Investment opportunities: La Sagrera is the cornerstone of the urban and rail reform project HOUSING being carried out in Barcelona. It drives the urban development of LAND FOR ECONOMIC 164 hectares of land in northeastern Barcelona and a new area of ACTIVITIES sustainable urban growth with new facilities, public services, a wide RETAIL SPACE range of housing units, a hub of retail and economic activity and a CLEAN INDUSTRY major urban park for the city. The station will be a strategic transport center, with high-speed and commuter trains, metro, suburban busses and underground motorway accesses. Total area: 164 ha Floor space for economic activity: 446,000 m2 www.barcelonasagrera.com 07 | PROJECTS Contact: Jordi Sacristán. International Economic Promotion Barcelona City Council (Barcelona Activa) jsacristan@bcn.cat
- 10. SMART CITY Barcelona, as a benchmark in urban planning and innovation, is CAMPUS driving a new way to organize cities that blends urban planning, 22@ ecology and information technology: Smart Cities, which are cities that integrate new technology for efficient, sustainable management to drive economic prosperity and improve quality of life for residents. Located in the 22@ innovation district, in the center of Barcelona, the Smart City Campus will be home to companies, universities, Investment opportunities: entrepreneurs and research centers in ICT, ecology and urban OFFICE BULDINGS planning with the aim of becoming a benchmark technology center LAND FOR ECONOMIC for smart cities. ACTIVITIES CLEAN INDUSTRY Floor space for productive use: 230,500 m2 Facilities: 18,120 m2 of land and 30,310 m2 of floor space Private green areas and open space for public use: 46,100 m2 www.barcelonacatalonia.cat 08 | PROJECTS Contact: Jordi Sacristán. International Economic Promotion Barcelona City Council (Barcelona Activa) jsacristan@bcn.cat
- 11. This area is located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, one of the most active CAN SANT JOAN cities in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area, and is part of a consolidated economic axis along the B-30/AP-7 motorway, which connects with southern Europe. The area where the park is located is known for its excellent location, as well as its proximity to the UAB and UPC universities, top-notch business schools, the Parc de l Alba technology Investment opportunities: cluster, corporate headquarters of important companies, shopping LAND FOR ECONOMIC centers, sports facilities, hospitals and hotels. The new Can Sant ACTIVITIES AND CLEAN INDUSTRY Joan Business Center is located to the southeast of the city of RubÌ, RETAIL PLOTS near the Business Park, and offers an attractive selection of land for tertiary and retail use. Total area: 49.3 ha Floor space for economic activity: 150,000 m2 portalcomercial.incasol.cat 09 | PROJECTS Contact: Roger Cardona. Strategic Sectors Manager Incasol r_cardona@gencat.cat
- 12. MAS BLAU The Mas Blau Business Park is located in El Prat de Llobregat, just 10 minutes from the center of Barcelona, and is highly specialized in business development, expanding business and economic growth. It is located at one of the most important economic and industrial vertexes of the Barcelona Metropolitan Area, next to the airport and Investment opportunities: the Llobregat delta, one of the most important economic centers in LAND FOR ECONOMIC Catalonia. This new sector of business activity is geared towards all ACTIVITIES types of economic activities, thus ensuring the area’s diversity and CLEAN INDUSTRY a wide range of companies and services. Mas Blau is already a consolidated area of economic activity, with great investment opportunities. Total area: 21.56 ha Floor space for economic activity: 305,000 m2 portalcomercial.incasol.cat 10 | PROJECTS Contact: Roger Cardona. Strategic Sectors Manager Incasol r_cardona@gencat.cat
- 13. Ripollet Park is a new area focusing on economic activity and the RIPOLLET PARK creation of new companies. This new business center is located in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area, 17 km from the center of the city of Barcelona, just off the A-7 and B-30 motorways, one of the most important economic corridors in Europe. Ripollet Park is located in an industrial area with services already up and running, and offers Investment opportunities: spaces specially designed for small, medium-sized and large industrial LAND FOR INDUSTRIAL companies, promoting the modernization of the existing industrial AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES fabric in its sphere of influence. CEILING WAREHOUSES FROM 300 m2 Total surface area 7,228 m2 Plots from 3,107 to 4,286 m2 www.ripolletpark.com 11 | PROJECTS Contact: Roger Cardona. Strategic Sectors Manager Incasol r_cardona@gencat.cat
- 14. CAN BATLLÓ Created as a textile colony in 1878, over time Can Batlló became a nucleus of warehouses and workshops rented out to various companies. Under the Pla Empenta, the Barcelona City Council is heading up a project to revitalize the urban regeneration of Can Batlló, in the city of Barcelona. Through an agreement with the owner Investment opportunities: of the former factory complex, a total of 450 subsidized and 900 HOUSING uncontrolled housing units will be built, allowing for the urban FACILITIES transformation of this part of the city, with more than 134,000 square meters featuring housing units, green areas and facilities. Potential uncontrolled housing generated: 53,667 m2 Potential subsidized housing generated: 34,836 m2 Open space: 43,577 m2 Facilities: 12,361 m2 www.barcelonacatalonia.cat 12 | PROJECTS Contact: Jordi Sacristán. International Economic Promotion Barcelona City Council (Barcelona Activa) jsacristan@bcn.cat
- 15. The transformation of the sides of the Via Augusta, in the Sarrià VIA AUGUSTA neighborhood, will make it possible to revitalize an area which had been relieved by the construction of the Ronda de Dalt. This area, which is very well-placed and connected thanks to the Ronda de Dalt, is becoming the gateway to the Collserola park. Barcelona city council will be in charge of redeveloping the land in order to facilitate Investment opportunities: the subsequent construction of housing and facilities. This measure HOUSING forms part of the Pla Empenta to boost job creation, strengthen the RETAIL SPACE productive economy, improve quality of life and progress towards a more energy-efficient city. Land area: 9,000 m2 Building land: 3,716 m2 Total floor space: 11,318 m2 Number of homes: 141 (30% subsidized) www.barcelonacatalonia.cat 13 | PROJECTS Contact: Jordi Sacristán. International Economic Promotion Barcelona City Council (Barcelona Activa) jsacristan@bcn.cat
- 16. RAMBLA DE SANTS The project to cover the rail and metro lines in the Sants area of the city of Barcelona has made it possible to build a gardened boulevard 700 meters above the structure covering the rail lines. The project brings residents on both sides of the tracks together, greatly improving quality of life by reducing noise and vibrations from train transit. With Investment opportunities: the end of this project, the construction of housing units and new HOUSING retail areas will revitalize the area and create investment opportunities RETAIL SPACE for new economic activities. OFFICE BUILDINGS Total surface area to be developed: 57,000 m2 Area corresponding to covering of rail corridor: 21,500 m2 www.barcelonacatalonia.cat 14 | PROJECTS Contact: Jordi Sacristán. International Economic Promotion Barcelona City Council (Barcelona Activa) jsacristan@bcn.cat
- 17. The Barcelona City Council aims to make this square a new center GLÒRIES of the city, as Cerdà originally intended in 1859. The project will transform the road interchange into a huge green square, and build three large buildings for multifunctional facilities. The Barcelona Design Hub building, which has already been finished, will revitalize creative activities in the area, while the Nous Encants, new housing Investment opportunities: units and new economic and retail activities will help define the core HOUSING of this new center of Barcelona. RETAIL SPACE FACILITIES Housing: 81,000 m2 floor space Economic activity: 9,000 m2 floor space Land for facilities: 9,329 m2 Green areas: 140,000 m2 www.barcelonacatalonia.cat 15 | PROJECTS Contact: Jordi Sacristán. International Economic Promotion Barcelona City Council (Barcelona Activa) jsacristan@bcn.cat
- 18. CA N’ALEMANY Located just 10 kilometers from the center of Barcelona, next to the Llobregat delta, this is a top-notch business location for large-scale industrial and commercial usage. It offers direct connections to the main international transport networks, like the Prat de Llobregat Airport and the Port of Barcelona. In addition to its excellent location Investment opportunities: in the southern part of the Barcelona Metropolitan Area, Ca n’Alemany LAND FOR ECONOMIC occupies land in the center of Baix Llobregat County, in the city of ACTIVITIES Viladecans, which is a productive, tertiary and logistics hub that is already consolidated but still has potential for growth. Total area: 50 ha Floor area for economic activity: 150,000 m2 www20.gencat.cat/portal/site/incasol 16 | PROJECTS Contact: Roger Cardona. Strategic Sectors Manager Incasol r_cardona@gencat.cat
- 19. Other CATALUNYA SUD. NOU SECTOR non- metropolitan TORTOSA AIGUAVIVA projects L’ALDEA RIUDELLOTS The most affordable option on A strategic site for its location the Mediterranean Corridor and connections Uses: Uses: Industrial Industrial Commercial Logistics Technology Total area: 229,294 m2 Tertiary Services Investment opportunities: Hotels LAND FOR ECONOMIC Retail ACTIVITIES LAND FOR INDUSTRIAL Total area: 236 ha ACTIVITIES 17 | OTHER NON-METROPOLITAN PROJECTS Investment opportunities: LAND FOR ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES LAND FOR INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES HOTELS RETAIL SPACE OFFICE BUILDINGS Contact: Roger Cardona. Strategic Sectors Manager Incasol r_cardona@gencat.cat
- 20. PARC TECNOLÒGIC RIU CLAR VINYES DEL MIG DE LA CATALUNYA TARRAGONA BELL·LLOC D’URGELL CENTRAL. MANRESA Strategic location in the largest Natural surroundings and The best location for your consolidated sector in Catalonia excellent connections to technology company in central transport networks Catalonia Uses: Industrial Uses: Uses: Offices and retail Industrial Technology services Warehouses Warehouses Tertiary and offices Healthcare Workshops Leisure activities Wholesale Available land: 168,176 m2 Sports Floor space for economic Education Total surface area: 588,869 m2 activities: 67,270 m2 Total surface area: 98,883 m2 Investment opportunities: Investment opportunities: LAND FOR INDUSTRIAL OFFICE BUILDINGS Investment opportunities: ACTIVITIES 18 | OTHER NON-METROPOLITAN PROJECTS LAND FOR ECONOMIC LAND FOR ECONOMIC LAND FOR ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES LAND FOR INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES Contact: Roger Cardona. Strategic Sectors Manager Incasol r_cardona@gencat.cat
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