Barcelona Vision 2020- A Strategic Plan
What is it?
Barcelona Vision 2020 is the follow up of the Strategic Metropolitan Plan of 2003. This plan was put into affect after the reflection period where the committee decided if the changes proposed in the plan of 2003 were going well.
Goal
The plan puts forward the measures it will take for the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona (AMB) to fully utilize the resources that the new world provides while at the same time reducing the risks. AMB aims to be one Europe’s most beautiful and successful cities. AMB will find it hard to compete on a global level due to other countries innovative plans but AMB can still shine if measures that are mentioned in this plan are followed through.
Strategic Proposal
The AMB must face the challenges presented by the 21st century by putting forth realistic standards and work to fulfilling them. Few of the ways that AMB can achieve this by connecting with the citizens of AMB by helping them understand the objectives, by responding quickly to new changes proposed in the plan, by allowing the extreme use of resources, and encouraging the private and public sector to work together towards the common goal.
Overview of the Plan
Barcelona Vision 2020 is the follow up of the Strategic Metropolitan Plan of 2003. This plan was put into affect after the reflection period where the committee decided if the changes proposed in the plan of 2003 were going well.
Goal
The plan puts forward the measures it will take for the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona (AMB) to fully utilize the resources that the new world provides while at the same time reducing the risks. AMB aims to be one Europe’s most beautiful and successful cities. AMB will find it hard to compete on a global level due to other countries innovative plans but AMB can still shine if measures that are mentioned in this plan are followed through.
Strategic Proposal
The AMB must face the challenges presented by the 21st century by putting forth realistic standards and work to fulfilling them. Few of the ways that AMB can achieve this by connecting with the citizens of AMB by helping them understand the objectives, by responding quickly to new changes proposed in the plan, by allowing the extreme use of resources, and encouraging the private and public sector to work together towards the common goal.
Overview of the Plan
Challenges and Measures
The challenges that AMB will face are:
The Measures: changes required to get past the challenges
1. Establishment of a well developed and powerful education system and universities so that it can gather more talent and nurture it.
2. An administration that is trusted by the citizens to make fast and well thought out decisions.
3. A governance that can bring together both private and public sector as well as endorse in innovative thinking
4. Future values that enhance the existing ones
5. An extensive knowledge of languages so that AMB can connect more properly with other countries and expand internationally. [1]
The challenges that AMB will face are:
- Sustainability and Climate Change. AMB needs to become a model city for warm-climate cities that utilize energy efficient methods.
- Making AMB a key figure in 21st century. A greater presence needs to be established before AMB can lead other countries and gain capitality in Mediterranean.
- Being an efficient Global leader. AMB needs to incorporate existing and emerging sectors in order to effectively lead the world.
- Updating and strengthening the traditional industry sector. New strategies are needed to ensure AMBs survival in the world economy.
- Making AMB known world wide for its innovative talent
- Being a socially balanced community. Integrate sectors such as education, public space, social housing, and culture to mainting a well-balanced society. [1]
The Measures: changes required to get past the challenges
1. Establishment of a well developed and powerful education system and universities so that it can gather more talent and nurture it.
2. An administration that is trusted by the citizens to make fast and well thought out decisions.
3. A governance that can bring together both private and public sector as well as endorse in innovative thinking
4. Future values that enhance the existing ones
5. An extensive knowledge of languages so that AMB can connect more properly with other countries and expand internationally. [1]
References
[1]Barcelona Visio 2020. (2010, November). Retrieved March 9, 2015, from http://www.pemb.cat/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/PEMB-2020-angles-WEB.pdf
Media
[1] Steps that need to be taken in order to make Barcelona Vision 2020 a success [Article]. Retrieved from http://www.pemb.cat/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/PEMB-2020-angles-WEB.pdf
[1]Barcelona Visio 2020. (2010, November). Retrieved March 9, 2015, from http://www.pemb.cat/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/PEMB-2020-angles-WEB.pdf
Media
[1] Steps that need to be taken in order to make Barcelona Vision 2020 a success [Article]. Retrieved from http://www.pemb.cat/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/PEMB-2020-angles-WEB.pdf