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S07/18 Concentration and Diversity of South Asian
CONCENTRATION AND DIVERSITY OF SOUTH ASIAN POPULATION IN SPAIN1 Nachatter Singh and Juan Galeano Paredes Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Singh, N., & Galeano Paredes, J. (2015). Concentration and diversity of south asian population in Spain. In F. J. García Castaño, A. Megías Megías, & J. Ortega Torres (Eds.), Actas del VIII Congreso sobre Migraciones Internacionales en España (Granada, 16-18 de septiembre de 2015) (pp. S07/17–S07/34). Granada: Instituto de Migraciones. 1 This paper is a part of I+D+i project “Diversity, segregation and vulnerability: socio-demographic analysis” granted by the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (Ref. CSO2014-53413). Contact [email protected]; [email protected] S07/18 n the first decade of the 21st century, the spatial concentration of immigrants has become a hotly debated issue in many European countries. Basically, it is related to the exponential increase of I international immigration to various European countries during this time (Schönwälder, 2007). Spain has remained in the top list of immigrant receiving countries in Europe. According to Eurostat, in 2010, there were 6.4 million foreign-born residents in Spain, corresponding to 14.0% of the total population. Of these, 4.1 million (8.9%) were born outside the EU and 2.3 million (5.1%) were born in another EU Member State. Along with its huge volume, the most important feature of this immigration was its level of diversity that it brings to Spanish society in terms of different origins and ethnic backgrounds of immigrants (Anderson, 2007). In this huge flow of immigrants a small part was made by South Asians, including three most represented countries i.e. -
Report Report INTRODUCTION
Report Report INTRODUCTION The efforts the Catalan government is making to extend the public transport network to new points of the territory and improve the quality of the service have made a notable contribution to the increase in demand, especially in the second half of 2010. For example, in the sphere of the integrated fare system for the Barcelona area a total of 922.33 million journeys were recorded for 2010, 0.9% more than the previous year, thanks largely to the increase in the number of journeys by Metro, a 5.4% increase over 2009. Moreover, this upward tendency in the number of journeys made by public transport has been confirmed in the first quarter of 2011, and the forecasts for the close of the year LLUÍS RECODER I MirAllES already point to a record annual figure. Councillor for Territory and Sustainability and Chairman of the This recovery of demand is partly due to the set of measures taken to improve the infra- Metropolitan Transport Authority structure which the Catalan government is promoting in order to extend the public transport network and bring it to new centres of population, thus substantially broadening its area of coverage. It was in 2010 that new sections of the Metro came into operation, such as L9/L10 between Gorg and La Sagrera, L5 between Horta and Vall d’Hebron, and L2 between Pep Ventura and Badalona Pompeu Fabra. It was in the same year that Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat opened the station at Volpelleres near Sant Cugat del Vallès. In the field of road public transport various bus lines have been modified and extended to adapt their routes to the new needs for access to strategic facilities and other points where a large number of journeys are concentrated. -
21-467-Planol Plegable Caraa Agost 2021
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Objetivo Tren 2024
@transportpublic PromocioTransportPublic @transportpublic www.transportpublic.org [email protected] 93 244 49 70 OBJETIVO TREN 2024 Propuesta ferroviaria para reducir a casi cero las emisiones de CO2 del transporte público en Catalunya / 1a edición: Junio 2020 Autores: Pau Noy Serrano, ingeniero industrial. Ricard Riol Jurado, ingeniero técnico de obras públicas. Colaboradores: Albert Parés i Soldevila, Daniel Pi Noya, Georgina Montesinos Zaragoza, José Luis Rodrigo Jiménez, Josep Maria Olivé i Garcia, Marc Iglesias Pérez, Xavier Lujan Calvo, Javier Paricio Sosa. 2 / 114 ÍNDICE 1. Prólogo ................................................................................................................................ 4 2. ¿Por qué el nuevo Objetivo Tren 2024? ......................................................................... 6 3. ¿Por qué potenciar el ferrocarril? ................................................................................. 14 4. Principios del esquema básico de servicio deseado ................................................... 17 5. Actuaciones prioritarias de infraestructura ................................................................. 21 6. Actuaciones prioritarias no infraestructurales ............................................................ 42 7. Proyectos ferroviarios a estudiar a medio y largo ..................................................... 48 8. Nivel de servicio propuesto para cercanías ................................................................. 53 Conexión ferroviaria del -
Practical Guide for Newcomers with Children
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN BARCELONA PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR NEWCOMERS WITH CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN BARCELONA PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR nEwCOmERs wITH CHILDREn THE PURPOsE OF THIs GUIDE Barcelona is a captivating, cosmopolitan, As each family is different, each family will Mediterranean city. Barcelona combines make choices reflecting its own priorities beauty, an enviable climate, tourist and preferences. attractions and a business-friendly side This guide provides key information that welcomes you with open arms. It in order to make this decision-making should come as no surprise that Barcelona process as simple as possible. is among the top European cities chosen by international companies. The International Schools in Barcelona guide focuses on international schools in Many of the nearly thirty million the Barcelona area and features concise, people that visit us each year do so for practical information about international professional reasons. Some decide to schools. It also explains how the local make Barcelona their home, and those school system works. with children are faced with the challenge of finding the right school for their family. In Barcelona and the surrounding metropolitan area there is a wide variety Deciding on a school for your child could of quality options in terms of schooling, depend on their age, previous educational including the more than 40 schools background, and languages spoken; how featured here that could be of special long you plan to live in Barcelona, and interest to the expat community. Having finances, among many other factors. international schools is one of the keys Those with very young children can often to attracting foreign talent and clearly an see the advantage of having their children asset that helps strengthen the Barcelona attend local schools for a few years. -
Context and Conflict: Unpacking the Sources of Opposition to Mosques In
Articles Context and conflict: unpacking the sources of opposition to mosques in Catalonia Context i conflicte: anàlisi de les fonts d’oposició entorn de les mesquites a Catalunya Avi Astor Departament de Ciències Polítiques i Socials. Universitat Pompeu Fabra Correspondence: Avi Astor. Grup de Recerca Interdisciplinari sobre Immigració. Departament de Ciències Polítiques i Socials. Universitat Pompeu Fabra. Campus de la Ciutadella, Edifici Jaume I. C/ Ramon Trias Fargas, 25-27, 08005 Barcelona. E-mail: [email protected]. Article reception date: January 2012 Article acceptance date: May 2012 Abstract Although opposition to mosques has become increasingly common throughout Spain, it has been most prevalent and intense in Catalonia. This article analyzes the factors that account for why mosques have elicited such a high degree of hostility in the region. I begin by bringing attention to the comparatively large presence of Muslims – especially North Africans – in Catalonia due to its proximity to France and the traditionally strong demand for unskilled labor. The high visibility and precarious status of Muslims in the region have contributed to the production of powerful associations between Islam, immigration, and urban marginality. These associations have been reinforced by the heavy concentration of Muslim communities in narrowly-circumscribed neighborhoods, many of which suffered from municipal deficits prior to their arrival. The tendency of Muslims to concentrate in these neighborhoods has been influenced significantly by the socio-spatial development and organization of the municipalities where they are located, particularly those in the Barcelona metropolitan area. The pronounced divisions and inequalities characteristic of these municipalities have amplified contestations over public space and led to disputes surrounding mosques becoming integrated into broader struggles over social privilege and public recognition. -
Sanchez-Piulachs Arquitectes S
IMPROVEMENTS TO METRO STATIONS - Project in progress: restoration of the interchange in Urquinaona station of line 1 and line 4 of the underground in Barcelona. Collaboration with Infraes, S.A i Ingenium Civil SLP engineerings. Implementation project of actions on improvement of the evacuation and the accessibility. Promoter: Generalitat de Catalunya / Direcció General de Transports (Gisa). - Project in progress: restoration of the interchange of Catalunya station in line 1 and line 3 of the underground of Barcelona. Implementation project of architecture and facilities. Promoter: Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB). - Restoration plan for acoustic improvements of Muntaner and Plaça Espanya stations. Implementation project of architecture and facilities. Barcelona 2009. C.P.: 2.178.000€ / 2.963.692US$. Promoter: Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya. - Restoration of Gràcia station of Barcelona FGC (metro). Implementation project of architecture and facilities. Barcelona 2009. C.P.: 24.924.000€ / 33.915.084US$. Promoter: Generalitat de Catalunya / Direcció General de Transports (Gisa). - Restoration of Sarrià station of Barcelona FGC (metro). Implementation project of architecture and facilities. Barcelona 2008. C.P.: 31.272.000€ / 42.553.061US$. Collaboration with Auding Engineering. Promoter: Generalitat de Catalunya / Direcció General de Transports (Gisa). - New access to Torre Baró-Vallbona station on Line 11 of the Barcelona metro. Implementation project of architecture and facilities. Barcelona 2007. C.P.: 3.100.000€ / 4.218.294US$. Promoter: Bagur,SA. - Sagrera Meridiana interchange of the Barcelona metro. Implementation project for the hall of C/ Garcialso, C/ Felip II, main hall and Line 1 and 5 platforms. Barcelona 2006. C.P.: 88.100.000€ / 118.881.194US$. -
International Student's Guide
International Students’ Guide UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA Faculty of Economics and Business 2021/2022 1 CONTENT 1. Official Welcome ……………………………………..3 2. Contact Details…………………………………………4 3. The University of Barcelona ………………….…5 4. Faculty of Economics and Business.………….7 5. Arrival check-in and course enrolment……..8 6. Spanish and Catalan courses…………………….11 7. Academic calendar…………………………………..17 8. Studying at the University of Barcelona……18 9. Testimonials.…………………………………………….23 10. Internships in Barcelona……………..………….24 11. Buddy Programme………………………..……….27 12. Travelling to Barcelona……………………………28 13. Formalities to be done during your stay in Barcelona.………………………………………….30 14. Going out in Barcelona.………………………….33 15. Travel around in Barcelona and Catalonia.……………………………………….38 16. Useful information………………………………… 40 2 OFFICIAL WELCOME INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICE Remember that in Catalonia we have our own language, FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS which is Catalan. In the UB both Catalan and Spanish are official languages and everyone can communicate, write The International Relations Office would like to their tests or present their homework in both languages. welcome you to the Faculty of Economics and Business The University offers Catalan and Spanish courses that may of the University of Barcelona (UB). We are happy that help you to follow the classes better from the beginning. you have chosen our institution to spend your academic exchange abroad! Please carefully read this International Students’ Guide that has been designed especially for you to guide you step In our Faculty you’ll have the opportunity to relate with by step while you arrange your arrival to Barcelona and local students and to understand better the Catalan your stay at our faculty. -
LACCEI Paper
Fourth LACCEI International Latin American and Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology (LACCET’2006) “Breaking Frontiers and Barriers in Engineering: Education, Research and Practice” 21-23 June 2006, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. Innovative Techniques in Planning and Finance of Public Transportation Projects: Lessons Learned and its Applications Ildefonso Burgos-Gil, PE, MCE General Manager for Mass Transit Development, Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, San Juan, PR, USA, [email protected] Abstract The International Transit Studies Program (ITSP) conducts two study missions each year to provide transit managers from across the United States the opportunity to examine public transportation practices in other countries and regions, with the goal of encouraging innovation domestically. The program is sponsored by the Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP), funded by the Federal Transit Administration, and managed by the Eno Transportation Foundation. The subject for the 2005 Fall Study Mission was Innovative Techniques in Planning and Finance of Public Transportation Projects. The mission studied systems in Barcelona, Spain; Copenhagen, Denmark; Shanghai, China; and Osaka, Japan. As a participant, the author had the opportunity to meet with the managers for the different systems and learn and document the experience. This paper presents a more detailed insight on the author’s assigned studied systems in Barcelona, the way it has been integrated to become an effective transit system, its financial model, the lessons learned and its possible applications in Puerto Rico and elsewhere. Keywords integration, transit, planning, finance, public private partnership 1. Introduction The International Transit Studies Program (ITSP) conducts two study missions each year to provide transit managers from across the United States the opportunity to examine public transportation practices in other countries and regions, with the goal of encouraging innovation domestically. -
Pensioner's Card
Pensioner’s card de Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya Renewing it Cards issued before 31st December 2013 To find out more, visit the website www.fgc.cat or call 012 Criteria for renewing the FGC pensioner’s card: Pensioner’s card A - People aged 65 or over with pension income less than or equal to the minimum wage or who do not receive any pension. - People aged under 65 with 33% or higher degree of disability and benefit income less than or equal to the minimum wage or who do not receive any benefit. Pensioner’s card B - People aged 65 or over with with pension income more than the minimum wage. - People aged under 65 with 33% or higher degree of disability and benefit income more than the minimum wage. 1. Administrative process RENEWING THE CARD HANDING IN THE APPLICATION - Pick up an application form at any FGC station on the Hand in the application form, duly completed with Barcelona-Vallès or Llobregat-Anoia lines. personal details and all documentary evidence: - You also need to pick up a prepaid envelope. - By post, using the prepaid envelope. - At the pensioner’s card office at Carrer Avenir 6, Barcelona. 2. Documentation required - Application form completed with personal details - Photocopy of notification of benefit rise or plus bank details if choosing to pay by direct debit. certificate of monthly benefitfrom the National Social Security Institute (INSS) for the current year (for - Photocopy of Spanish ID card or foreigner ID renewals of pensioner’s card A only)*. - For under-65s, photocopy of the certificate - If no benefit is received, photocopy of the negative accrediting disability issued by the Department of benefit certificate from the National Social Security Employment, Social Affairs and Families or card Institute (INSS) for the current year (for renewals of accrediting disability, showing a degree of 33% or pensioner’s card A only)*. -
Immigration, Health and Diversity Management: Revista De Antropología Iberoamericana Preliminary Developments of a Project in Neighborhoods of Catalonia
AIBR Immigration, health and diversity management: Revista de Antropología Iberoamericana Preliminary developments of a project www.aibr.org in neighborhoods of Catalonia. VOLUMEN 2 NÚMERO 3 Septiembre - Diciembre 2007 Dan Rodríguez-García Pp. 489 - 517 Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona Madrid: Antropólogos Teresa San Román Iberoamericanos en Red. Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona ISSN: 1695-9752 E-ISSN: 1695-9752 Received: 17.06.2007 Accepted: 24.08.2007 DOI: 10.11156/aibr.020306e Translation: Ignacio González. La versión original en español de este artículo está disponible en la página web de la revista 490 INMIGRATION, HEALTH AND DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT SUMMARY: This article presents an ongoing research project on immigration, health, and socio-cultural diversity, and offers preliminary information on the theoretical and socio-demographic context of this investigation. The objective of the project, funded by the Department of Health of the Autonomous Government of Catalonia, Spain, is to analyse the socioecono- mic and cultural factors involved in health and the access to the formal health system of a few major migrant communities and ethnic minorities living in high-priority neighbou- rhoods in Catalonia. The results of this project, which will come fundamentally from ethnographic research, aim to give suggestions for improving health conditions for the population and to provide to those professionals working in the public health care system with some conceptual and practical tools for improving intercultural communication between themselves and their patients, as well as for detecting, preventing, and resolving problems in everyday practice. KEY WORDS: Immigration, Health, Socio-cultural diversity, Applied anthropology, Ethnography ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We appreciate the cooperation of Miriam Torrens, Irina Casado, Hugo Valenzuela, Óscar López, Virginia Fons, Carmen Méndez, Meritxell Saez Sellarés and, in particular, that of Lucía Sanjuán. -
White Book of the Sustainable Mobility in the Early XXI Century
White Book of the Sustainable Mobility in the early XXI century Con laCon colaboración Con la lacolaboración colaboración de: de: de: Con Con la colaboraciónla colaboración de: de: Con la colaboración de: Con laConCon colaboración la la colaboración colaboración de: de: de: Editor: Clúster d’Eficiència Energètica de Catalunya (CEEC) / Via Laietana, 39, 08003 Barcelona Coordination: Jaume Roca (COMSA EMTE), Bàrbara Urdillo (CEEC), MªJosé Viladomiu (Institut Cerdà) Authors: Jordi Castells (ICAEN), Albert Cot (COMSA EMTE), Miquel Cruz (IREC), Albert Fayós (GTD), Albert Guasch (Institut Cerdà), David Huguet (UPC), Marc Iglesias (Institut Cerdà), Jaume Roca (COMSA EMTE), Manel Sanmartí (IREC), Narcís Teixidó (Institut Cerdà), Narcís Vidal (ENDESA), Roberto Villafáfila (CITCEA -UPC) Technical review: Francesc Astals (Department of transport, UPC) Translation and linguistic review: Tick Translations® Design: Kunste Design Studio Index Foreward ..................................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 5 Conflicts and problems associated with mobility ............................................................... 6 1. Incentive parking and Bus-HOV lanes .............................................................................. 8 2. Urban mobility management .............................................................................................