A workshop in Barcelona has discussed proposals for the city’s future smart city development. These included proposals for last mile logistics, reducing congestion and increasing urban sustainability.

Under the theme of “A Vision for Barcelona’s Future,” the event served as an open forum to address Barcelona’s urban challenges collaboratively, emphasising partnerships and capacity building initiatives.

The workshop was hosted by the IESE Business School and EIT Urban Mobility. The workshop convened more than 60 representatives from 30 institutions, including Barcelona Global, Clúster Catalonia Logistics, EURECAT and Institut Cerdà, with the support of Ajuntament de Barcelona and Familia Torras.

Several interactive debates were held by the research advisory groups (RAG) on Mobilitty, Logistics, Energy & Resources, Innovation and Urban Studies.

Two key proposals discussed at the event involved last-mile logistics: first, the creation of a ‘green label’ that categorises shipments into three levels (A/B/C) to inform consumers about the sustainability of their purchases; and second, the expansion of nighttime distribution to ease congestion in Barcelona.