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A Glimpse into Barcelona’s History

Ancient Origins Barcelona’s story begins with the ancient Romans who founded the city over 2,000 years ago. Their legacy can still be witnessed in the well-preserved ruins of Barcino, Barcelona’s Roman name. This history is etched into the city’s DNA, evident in its cobblestone ...

Barcelona’s metronome — Xavi

What made Xavi unique? We all know that Xavi was not the most physically gifted, or the most versatile dribbler. What made him stand out was his passing ability. But that would be a misconception. What made Xavi unique was not his passing technique, but his decision making and off the ball moveme...

Barcelona’s housing mission: from a market-fixing to a market-shaping approach

In many major cities around the world the housing rental market is broken. Barcelona is a case in point: rent is skyrocketing, and is now at record levels when compared with wages. Meanwhile, affordable dwellings are not being delivered by the market at the scale needed to satisfy present and f...