Barcelona Circles

barcelona centre for innovation and research in cities, local economy & society (circles) is an independent organization convinced that only through knowledge, research and innovation we will achieve true social progres in our cities. we believe that cities are spaces of opportunity and that they have the potential to become centres for the generation of a future of growth and well-being. the members of barcelona circles are a group of professionals from different disciplines that want to identify the pressing and complex urban questions of today. we are passionate about the capabilities of technology to transform public and domestic space, and education as a leverage point of change for social progress and economic prosperity. our goals are: • to promote urban innovation to improve city life • to advance knowledge and research on cities • to enhance 21st century urban leadership