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Joan Antoni Solans
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Joan Antoni Solans i Huguet (born October 15, 1941 – died September 2, 2019) was an important architect from Catalonia, Spain. He was known for his work in urban planning, which means designing and organizing how cities and towns grow and develop. He was born in Barcelona.

What is Urban Planning?

Urban planning is like being a super-designer for a city! It's all about deciding where homes, schools, parks, and roads should go. Planners think about how people will live, work, and travel in a city. They also consider things like green spaces and how to make cities good places for everyone. Joan Antoni Solans helped shape many areas in Catalonia through his planning work.

Shaping Catalonia's Future

Joan Antoni Solans had a very important role in the government of Catalonia. From 1980 to 1997, he was the General Director of Town Planning for the Generalitat de Catalunya. This meant he was in charge of big decisions about how cities and towns in Catalonia would be planned and built.

He also served as the vice president of the Institut Català del Sòl (Catalan Land Institute) from 1988 to 2000. This institute helps manage land use and development in Catalonia. His work helped create the new plans for how Catalonia's land and cities would be organized.

A Vision for the Future

During his time in these roles, Joan Antoni Solans played a key part in planning the future of Catalonia. He helped make sure that new buildings, roads, and public spaces were well-organized. His ideas helped improve how people lived and moved around in many cities and towns. He worked to create a better environment for everyone in Catalonia.

Later Life

Joan Antoni Solans i Huguet passed away on September 2, 2019, in Barcelona. He was 77 years old.

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