The decision is based on the need to minimize the sound impact on the environment, especially after neighborhood complaints and requests from the City of Arts and Sciences (Cacsa) to the court for corrective measures.
The mayor indicated that, if the court authorizes and Cacsa presents an acoustic improvement project, municipal engineers will analyze and supervise it. The goal is clear: "for this summer, we should significantly minimize the presence of high acoustic pollution music events in the area".
Regarding the reopening of the Umbracle nightclub, the City Council will request updated information from Cacsa. The licensing department is working to ensure that the reopening takes place "under the best conditions", taking into account a 2018 ruling that sided with residents due to noise disturbances.
“"It is a legal obligation to implement a ZAS in Ruzafa. When residents think it's too little and business owners think it's too much, we might be in the middle ground."
Furthermore, regarding the declaration of a Saturated Acoustic Zone (ZAS) in the Ruzafa neighborhood, the mayor stated that it is in a "middle ground", as residents consider it insufficient and business owners excessive. She emphasized that the implementation of the ZAS is a "legal obligation" and that the entire government team shares the responsibility of complying with current regulations.
