During the Primavera R Festival on April 11th, we had the pleasure of experiencing the “Botanical Neglect” walk, led by Garbino Carballo. This site visit offered an opportunity to explore the ecological, biological, and social benefits of Montjuïc, while also examining how these are affected by surrounding urbanization and the various urban activities taking place there.
The walk guided us through several parks and gardens on the hill, beginning with the Gardens of Walter Benjamin and Hortes de Sant Bertran, continuing through Forestier’s Stairs, Jardins de Mossèn Costa i Llobera, and Jardins de Miramar, and finally returning to Avinguda Paral·lel via the Jardins de la Primavera.
Along the route, we learned about the complex historical, urban development, and social issues that have emerged from the many uses of these spaces, and about the many great benefits these parks and gardens provide to the city in terms of resilience.
Take a look at our Recap Video!
