Cerdà Plan

The Cerdà Plan was an innovative urban design created in the mid-19th century for Barcelona’s Eixample district. Designed by Ildefons Cerdà, it features a grid layout with spacious, octagonal blocks that include wide streets and green areas, promoting better airflow, sanitation, and traffic flow. The plan aimed to improve living conditions during a time of rapid urban growth, encouraging organized expansion and better connectivity while maintaining aesthetic harmony. Its emphasis on open spaces and systematic design has influenced modern city planning, making Barcelona more functional, healthy, and livable.