Ever since Haussmann and Cerdà lay down the importance of traffic in cities, urbanism has been at the service of cars, but now, well into the 21st century, servitude to the automobile has begun to slacken. This is demonstrated by the proliferation of

The Mayor of Madrid advocates a model of urban management based on principles ranging from participation to creativity by way of solidarity and sustainability.

Although they did not bring on the sorpasso that was promised by the new political parties, the elections of 24 May have resulted in a notable transformation of regional and municipal power. The rise of new groupings, combined with the nationwide rea