A_Halpin

The City of Barcelona suffers from drought but seems to lag behind in applying locally applicable water harvesting methods. How can the city implement stormwater harvesting/treatment, greywater treatment, blackwater treatment, and water conservation techniques?

https://www.catalannews.com/society-science/item/drought-emergency-could-be-lifted-as-reservoirs-exceed-16-capacity

https://euroweeklynews.com/2023/07/03/climate-activists-plug-holes-with-cement-at-10-spanish-golf-courses/

Qualities: Water consumption & Permeability

Indicators: Presence of irrigation & access to water

The Biodiversity of Barcelona seems to be failing to attract native animal species, incorporate native plantings that require little to no water, and create robust canopies that can help with the urban heat island effect. Are there plants that can target multiple of these problems?

http://www.ub.edu/irbio/from-the-city-to-the-ecosystem-biodiversity-in-barcelonas-sustainable-drainage-systems-n-1087-en

https://www.catalannews.com/tech-science/item/biodiversity-declining-in-catalonia-with-25-fall-in-animal-populations-in-18-years

Qualities: Healthy Ecosystems & Diversity

Indicators: Signs of Animals & Plant Health