Inclusive Cities: Spotlight on Spain
INTRODUCTION
LEADING THE WAY IN URBAN INCLUSIVITY
The Inclusive Cities Barometer evaluates the inclusiveness of 44 cities in the EMEA region, including key Spanish cities like Madrid and Barcelona. Using over 4,000 data points across 110 metrics spanning economic, social, spatial, and environmental dimensions, it provides insights into each city's inclusiveness.
Spain's major cities, particularly Madrid, rank highly as Best in Class Example, showcasing strong environmental inclusiveness, high safety rates and social inclusion. Their commitment to inclusivity through various policies and initiatives promotes diversity and equality, setting high standards for urban development. Keep on reading to learn why Madrid and Barcelona stand out as top performers in the Inclusive Cities Barometer.
THE BAROMETER
THE HIGHLIGHTS
Discover more about Spain’s journey towards inclusivity and learn what makes Madrid and Barcelona leaders in environmental, social inclusivity and high safety rates.
Madrid: Best in class example for environmental inclusiveness
- Strong environmental inclusivity driven by progressive policy on clean energy: Madrid’s leadership in environmental inclusivity across the EMEA region is characterized through innovative projects like the ‘metropolitan forest’. Madrid's 75-kilometer corridor project, planting 1.5 million trees and connecting parks, enhances air quality and accessibility. This initiative, recognized by the IUCN, highlights Madrid's commitment to environmental sustainability and global greenhouse gas reduction.
- High rates of Street Safety: Characterized by low crime rates.
- Affordable housing and property pricing: Compared to other major cities IN EMEA, prices are more reasonable, making it easier to find suitable living accommodations.
Barcelona: Leader in Social Inclusivity and Equality
- Strong social inclusivity: Driven by high gender equality and progressive paid parental leave policies.
- High rates of street safety: Relatively low crime rates, especially against women.
- Strong environment inclusivity: Driven by progressive policy on clean energy leading to reduced pollution and CO2 emission.
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