# La Escocesa factory rehabilitation in Barcelona

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/la-escocesa-factory-rehabilitation-in-barcelona
> Updated: 2026-08-26T07:26:16.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Barcelona City Council has announced a project to rehabilitate La Escocesa, a former industrial factory in the Poblenou district, transforming it into a multi-use innovation hub. The initiative involves a total investment of 51.8 million euros, with the municipal government contributing 27.2 million euros. The remaining 24.6 million euros will be provided by participating entities, including the Generalitat de Catalunya and Mercabarna.

The facility, spanning approximately 11,500 square meters, is intended to integrate housing, culture, agri-food technology, and social economy projects. Mayor Jaume Collboni noted that the project aims to preserve the city’s heritage while transitioning from a traditional industrial model toward a diverse economy supporting emerging sectors. The site is expected to be operational by 2029 and is projected to generate roughly 100 direct and 500 indirect jobs.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Barcelona to invest 51.8 million euros in La Escocesa rehabilitation

Barcelona will invest 51.8 million euros to transform the La Escocesa industrial site in Poblenou into a multi-use hub for housing, culture, and economic activity by 2029.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barcelona-to-invest-518-million-euros-in-la-escocesa-rehabilitation

### 2026-08-24: Barcelona to transform La Escocesa factory into innovation hub

Barcelona is transforming the La Escocesa factory into a 51.8 million euro social economy and innovation hub, expected to be operational by 2029 and create hundreds of jobs.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barcelona-to-transform-la-escocesa-factory-into-innovation-hub

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