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Taking a stroll through Barcelona in the heat can be a real ordeal. Finding shaded areas to take a break and recharge is a challenge. This Wednesday, Barcelona City Council took a step forward with its Shade Program by launching a competition to win awnings and other sun protection measures for three iconic locations in the city: Portal de l'Àngel, Plaça Comercial (also known as Plaça del Mercat del Born), and the Passeig Marítim, between the Port Olímpic and the city center. According to Deputy Mayor Laia Bonet, the proposal will provide at least 5,000 square meters of new shade in these three locations by the summer of 2027, with a total budget of €2.15 million for the installation.