Barcelona -- a city that totally transformed itself through strong political leadership and creative design ideas. Peter Mehegan looks at how Barcelona's approach to zoning creates lively public spaces and considers how the lessons learned in this city might apply to Boston's opportunity to reshape downtown.

	Walk The Ramblas Barcelona has been transformed into one of Europe's most vibrant cities. Walk one of the world's most famous promenades, the Ramblas, where street vendors and cafes provide a place for residents and tourists. Watch Segment
	Emerging From The Past The city was crushed during the dictatorship of Francisco Franco, in retaliation for the region not supporting his rise to power. After a democracy was elected in 1979, the city emerged and was reborn with the help of art donated from around the world. Watch Segment
	Building For The Future Barcelona is characterized by the work of its most famous artist, Antoni Gaudi. His architecture expresses the exuberance of the region. But while the city is marked by its past, it also continues to build for the future, offering lessons to Boston. Watch Segment