Parque de la Colonia Castells

About this land node

Overview

Project Vision

To enhance urban green spaces

Project Purpose

To provide green space and support community gardening in an urban setting.

Project Title

Urban Park with Gardens

Political Location

Les Corts, Barcelona, Spain

Ecology & biodiversity

Biodiversity context

Moderate biodiversity

Ecological corridors

Links Les Corts to nearby areas

Natural boundaries

Urban boundaries of Les Corts

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 Llobregat River (5 km)

Land & terrain

Elevation & slope

50-100 meters, gentle slopes

Landforms

Urban plain

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 industrial, now park-focused

Regenerative practice

Regenerative Focus

Urban greening, community gardening

Regenerative Methodologies

Organic gardening, park maintenance

Environmental objectives

Maintain biodiversity, reduce heat islands

Community objectives

Engage community, provide recreation

Community engagement

Public events, garden programs

Economic Model

Public funding, volunteer support

Impact

Expressed Impact

Maintained 1 hectare, hosted 5,000+ visitors

Key impact metrics

Gardens maintained, visitors hosted

Visiting & links

Nearest urban centres

4 km from central Barcelona

Website

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

Connections

Nearby