Las calles de Barcelona se vuelven más inteligentes #smartcity
The cosmopolitan, open metropolis of Barcelona aims to keep constantly ahead of the latest technology. In fact, a project that will take the city a step closer to becoming a renowned ‘smart city’ was announced a few days ago. The city council of Urban Habitat , having carried out various pilot tests in different areas of the city, has decided that all new constructions in the city will come ready with incorporated sensors that provide the necessary technology for Barcelona to become a smart city. During pilot tests, sensors were installed in the 22@ area and the Cultural Centre of El Born, where citizens have already been able to enjoy the benefits they provide. Among these is the fact that, thanks to data collected, up to 30% savings on energy have been attained. For the moment, this technology has been implanted in Passeig de Gràcia, one of Barcelona’s main avenues, and perhaps the most frequently transited by tourists thanks to its combination of shops a...