The area of “Can Cabanyes” was a residual part of one of the most important industrial pols in the metropolitan area of Barcelona. In 2002, the Administration invested European funds to start a recovery process of the whole area. The first step was to create a constructed wetland improving the water quality that coming from the nearby sewage treatment plant. Afterwards, a landscape restoration was incited which led to the recognition of the area within “Natura 2000”. Moreover, its social use was implemented through policies aimed at highlighting the identity of the area: the project proceeded by building an environmental educational center, a birds’ observatory and a pedestrian and cycle path that runs through the area of Can Cabanyes to reconnect the existing wood located at the edge of the industrial pole and the Circuit of Catalonia. Nowadays, Can Cabanyes has become one of the most valuable regenerated landscapes of the city of Granollers. This area has activated a virtuous cycle of green economy linked to the waste water recovery. In fact, the city uses reclaimed water for municipal services (green areas and street cleaning) and soon it is expected to supply reused water to the industry. Furthermore, the environmental and landscape enhancement has restored a habitat for many animal species that reappeared in the area. The design of the path called “Green Belt” has also contributed to strengthening the social value of the area. The trail was realized in co-planning with the neighboring municipality of Montmeló with the aim of giving back portions of abandoned wood in a highly urbanized area to the citizens. Can Cabanyes has been converted from a forgotten place to a natural area of municipal interest, that may contribute to the city economy and to the recovery of the existing environmental resources.

“Can Cabanyes, a Green Infrastructure for Local Economy: the Ecological and Social Restoration of the Area” / Hidalgo, Xavier Romero; Penna, Emanuele; DEL RE, Nicole. - ELETTRONICO. - a. I – n. 2:(2015), pp. 219-226.

“Can Cabanyes, a Green Infrastructure for Local Economy: the Ecological and Social Restoration of the Area”

PENNA, EMANUELE;DEL RE, NICOLE
2015

Abstract

The area of “Can Cabanyes” was a residual part of one of the most important industrial pols in the metropolitan area of Barcelona. In 2002, the Administration invested European funds to start a recovery process of the whole area. The first step was to create a constructed wetland improving the water quality that coming from the nearby sewage treatment plant. Afterwards, a landscape restoration was incited which led to the recognition of the area within “Natura 2000”. Moreover, its social use was implemented through policies aimed at highlighting the identity of the area: the project proceeded by building an environmental educational center, a birds’ observatory and a pedestrian and cycle path that runs through the area of Can Cabanyes to reconnect the existing wood located at the edge of the industrial pole and the Circuit of Catalonia. Nowadays, Can Cabanyes has become one of the most valuable regenerated landscapes of the city of Granollers. This area has activated a virtuous cycle of green economy linked to the waste water recovery. In fact, the city uses reclaimed water for municipal services (green areas and street cleaning) and soon it is expected to supply reused water to the industry. Furthermore, the environmental and landscape enhancement has restored a habitat for many animal species that reappeared in the area. The design of the path called “Green Belt” has also contributed to strengthening the social value of the area. The trail was realized in co-planning with the neighboring municipality of Montmeló with the aim of giving back portions of abandoned wood in a highly urbanized area to the citizens. Can Cabanyes has been converted from a forgotten place to a natural area of municipal interest, that may contribute to the city economy and to the recovery of the existing environmental resources.
2015
reclaimed water; green economy; regenerated landscape
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