Jardines del Doctor Pla i Armengol

About this land node

Overview

Project Vision

To enhance urban green spaces

Project Purpose

To provide recreational space and support urban gardening initiatives.

Project Title

Urban Gardens and Park

Political Location

Horta-Guinardó, Barcelona, Spain

Ecology & biodiversity

Biodiversity context

Moderate biodiversity

Ecological corridors

Links Horta to nearby areas

Natural boundaries

Urban boundaries of Horta-Guinardó

Ecosystem unity

Mediterranean urban ecosystem

Climate & water

Climate Zones

Mediterranean

Rainfall patterns

Rainy season from October to April, drier summers

Average Rainfall

600-700 mm per year

Temperature Extremes

30°C to 5°C

Average Temperature

15-20°C

Watershed

Barcelona watershed

Nearby water bodies

Near streams (2 km)

Land & terrain

Elevation & slope

100-150 meters, gentle slopes

Landforms

Hilly urban park

Soil Types

Loam soil, enriched

Soil health

Stable, focus on maintenance

Erosion risk

Low, mitigated by vegetation

Renewable resource potential

Solar lighting, organic gardening

People & history

Land Acknowledgements

Honors historical Barcelona communities

Recent land history

Historically parkland, now garden-enhanced

Regenerative practice

Regenerative Focus

Urban greening, community gardening

Regenerative Methodologies

Organic gardening, park maintenance

Environmental objectives

Maintain biodiversity, improve air quality

Community objectives

Provide recreation, engage gardeners

Community engagement

Public events, garden programs

Economic Model

Public funding, volunteer support

Impact

Expressed Impact

Maintained 0.5 hectares, hosted 10,000+ visitors

Key impact metrics

Gardens maintained, visitors hosted

Visiting & links

Nearest urban centres

3 km from central Barcelona

Website

https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jardines_del_Doctor_Pla_i_Armengol

Connections

Nearby