I live in Viladecans since 2000, it’s a city with a population exceeding 60,000 inhabitants (2007 data). It’s in Baix Llobregat region about 14 Km. from Barcelona. I live in a flat of approximately 100 square meters in the 6th floor of a high-rise building of 26 neighbors, the entire block it’s about 220 flats that has a community zone with swimming pool and paddle court. The whole area is of recent creation (between 2 and 9 years) is a residential neighborhood with all kinds of services. They has recently opened a mall (http://www.ccvilamarina.es/) next to one of the largest parks in the metropolitan area (3 hectares). They are also beginning the construction of the future “Parc Aeroespacial de Catalunya”.
The truth is that the building where I live is typical of the metropolitan area of Barcelona. I like the area where I live. The neighbors of my block are very calm and, in spite of the movement that generates the new mall, the zone is calm enough. Respect to the flat, the truth is that only minor changes made: paint, furniture, electrical connections, etc.. And I don’t have planned in a nearby future to make big changes.
kyke