Three plan options for the region 269(4) Seven agriculture--nature parks are established to maintain somewhat
different farming in smaller areas, add regional stability, and maintain
important successional habitats that are progressively disappearing in
the region.
(5) More clean water is available in the Ter and Foix reservoirs and in the
Tordera and Llobregat rivers, due to steep-hill-slope protection, strate-
gic stream-corridor protection, expansion of riparian vegetation that
recharges groundwater/aquifers along streams, removal of some indus-
try along rivers, and separation of stormwater and sewage drainage
systems in strategic locations.
(6) Much-restored aquatic ecosystems, with associated fish, herons, and fish-
ermen, in rivers and streams are present for the same reasons.
(7) Flooding danger is reduced with steep-hill-slope protection, strategic
stream-corridor protection, increased riparian vegetation in and along
keystreams, and basin parks along lower portions of the Llobregat,
Tordera,and gullies in the Maresma.
(8) Alarge increase in wetlands and associated biodiversity is accomplished
in the Tordera and Llobregat floodplains/deltas (due to land protection
forwetland restoration), and in local valleys across the region (due to
outflows from stormwater drainage systems).
(9) Five satellite cities (El Vendrell, Igualada, Manresa, Vic, Mataro/
Argentona) are targeted for potential future growth where ecological
impacts would be relatively low.
(10) The Llobregat West area is targeted for potential future expansion for
theBarcelona metropolitan area, where ecological impacts would be
comparatively low.
(11) The Lower Anoia is highlighted for a potential heavy-industry center
(especially for relocation of industry from along the Llobregat and
Tordera rivers, and to attract new industry) and perhaps a trucking
transportation center, where ecological impacts would be comparatively
low and socioeconomic benefits great.
(12) Six green-net areas are established to maintain the distinctive identities
of municipalities threatening to coalesce and to provide nearby nature
(Lower Anoia, Western Valles, Central Valles, Eastern Valles, Maresma
Coast, and Southwest Coast).
(13) Moderation of traffic growth is addressed with people parks and
light- and medium-industry on municipality edges, plus expansion of
convenient rail lines and stations.
(14) Several critical locations are improved by the gradual removal of mispla-
ced buildings that degrade natural systems and associated human uses.