Workshops, popular culture and a collective lunch to advocate for the future of the Son Sardina community center

PalmThe community organizations of Son Sardina have called for another day of protest this Saturday, March 28th, in Can Banya Square to demand the creation of a public square and community center, managed by the people, on the site known as Can Pesquet. This initiative is part of the campaign "Public Square and Community Center in Can Pesquet, Managed by the People," launched this month by the Son Sardina and La Garriga People's Assembly and the Son Sardina Residents' Association, with the support of other local organizations. This latest mobilization continues a long-standing demand from the neighborhood, which has been calling for public spaces for community gatherings and organizing for years. According to the organizers, the lack of facilities particularly hinders the activities of groups that promote local culture, the festive calendar, and the defense of social and labor interests.

A few months ago, Palma City Council approved a €220,000 allocation to acquire the Can Pesquet plot, following pressure from local residents. As a result of this progress, the campaign launched an open survey to allow residents to share their opinions on the future design of the community spaces. In less than two weeks, over one hundred responses have been collected, in addition to input from local organizations, leading to the decision to extend the participatory process until the end of the month. The initiative also highlights the urgent need for publicly owned spaces, especially considering that the agreement for the current community center—owned by CaixaBank—expires in 2027. Currently, this facility, along with the municipal library, serves as the nerve center of the town's cultural and community life. Saturday's event aims to raise awareness of this need with a day full of free, open activities. The program includes workshops on yoga, bonsai, Catalan and Basque languages, storytelling, and a martial arts demonstration. A participatory design activity will also take place to continue gathering proposals and collectively define what the future plaza and community center should look like. The day will conclude with performances by musicians, a dance featuring giants, and a free community meal open to all residents.