The History of Barcelona's Eixample District

Urban Planning & Design Principles - The district of Isla features a grid of 520 square blocks, covering almost 8 square kilometers [1] - The urban planner aimed for a holistic city design, prioritizing the physical well-being of residents [2] - Ventilation was a key consideration, with building sizes adjusted based on the calculated air needed per person [3] - Road design prioritized safety by widening streets to accommodate pedestrians and carriages, based on accident records [4] - Chamfered edges were incorporated to ease the flow of carriages around corners [4]