Barcelona has 1.6 million vs Londons 8+ million. Also Barcelonas street layout was mostly designed in one go, whereas London’s street plan just kind of congealed over the centuries.
Also Barcelona has terrible air pollution.
Also Barcelona has terrible air pollution.
Instead London decided to put bus lanes and bike lanes and wider sidewalks
Very ecological but fatal for the city, which has the worst commute speeds anywhere in Europe.
That's a competitive economy? Nope!!