The liveability of a city is directly proportionate to the
degree which it can be considered sustainable. As a consequence, with its wide
footpaths, tree lined streets and readily accessible amenities, Barcelona is
often considered one of the world's most sustainable cities, even with a
population density of 50-70,000 people per square km. In accordance with an
efficient public transport network, effective land use planning is able to
reduce the reliance on private vehicle ownership, and in turn, negative
externalities such as congestion and pollution. By facilitating a comfortable
and convenient lifestyle, land use planning in Barcelona harks back to
pre-industrial times, whereby people's daily activities were confined to a certain
precinct. As such, residents are able to walk short distances to work or the
shops, and are content in doing so.
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