Parque del Laberinto de Horta

About this land node

Overview

Project Vision

To preserve cultural heritage

Project Purpose

To preserve historical gardens and promote community engagement with nature.

Project Title

Historic Garden with Ancient Plots

Political Location

Horta-Guinardó, Barcelona, Spain

Ecology & biodiversity

Biodiversity context

Moderate to high biodiversity

Ecological corridors

Links Horta to Collserola

Natural boundaries

Urban boundaries of Horta-Guinardó

Ecosystem unity

Mediterranean forest 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

150-200 meters, gentle slopes

Landforms

Hilly parkland

Soil Types

Loam soil, enriched

Soil health

Stable, focus on preservation

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 private estate, now public

Regenerative practice

Regenerative Focus

Historic preservation, community gardening

Regenerative Methodologies

Organic gardening, park maintenance

Environmental objectives

Preserve biodiversity, maintain green space

Community objectives

Engage public, educate on history

Community engagement

Public tours, garden programs

Economic Model

Public funding, ticket sales

Impact

Expressed Impact

Maintained 9 hectares, hosted 50,000+ visitors

Key impact metrics

Park maintained, visitors hosted

Visiting & links

Nearest urban centres

5 km from central Barcelona

Website

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

Connections

Nearby