Eixample

Eixample, a district in Barcelona, Spain, is currently newsworthy due to housing-related conflicts and social activism. Recent articles highlight the attempted eviction of Txema Escorsa from a building on Sant Agustí street, owned by New Amsterdam Developers (NAD), intended for 'colivings'. The eviction was initially scheduled but postponed due to public pressure and safety concerns. The Barcelona City Council has intervened, urging NAD to halt the eviction. This situation has sparked mobilization from housing collectives, reminiscent of the Casa Orsola case in 2024. Separately, the district is mentioned in the context of honoring local figures, raising questions about who deserves recognition, contrasting the recognition of Carmen de Mairena in the Raval with the lack of tributes to Salvador Dalí. This underscores ongoing debates about urban planning, social justice, and cultural representation within Barcelona.