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The city of the future Ildefonso Cerdà Ildefonso Cerdá will be remembered as the founder of modern urbanism. A man ahead of his time, he was able to unite his two passions, engineering and politics, in a project that would bear his name: the Barcelona Eixample Plan or Cerdá Plan. Born at a time when the conditions of the working class in large cities were deplorable, he dedicated his life to creating a better environment for the inhabitants. Despite the opposition of his contemporaries, he designed a city in accordance with his ideal of justice, equality and freedom. A clean place, full of light and green areas: the city of the future. Both the narrative register and the style of the images are suitable for readers from 7 years old. The text and images ensure that they deal with didactic themes that cut across the character's areas of activity, both for reading as a family and for use in schools and to reinforce the educational programme.
About the author
Angel Simón is a civil engineer, executive vice president of Suez and president of Agbar. He has been awarded the Ildefonso Cerda Medal of the College of Civil Engineers, the Medal of Professional Merit and the Medal of Honor of the College of Civil Engineers.
Jordi Vila I Delclòs studied music and percussion and, at the same time, illustration in Llotja. He has been working as an illustrator since 1988. He collaborates regularly with graphic designers and architects, as well as producers and advertising agencies. He has illustrated stories, novels, albums, and textbooks.
Àlex Tovar is a writer, screenwriter, audiovisual producer and musician. In recent years he has served as press officer for various film producers and distributors at national and international level.
