Progrés, The “Poblenou” of Badalona

01/09/2025

Isra Matthew

A neighborhood with soul, history and future

At Wham Vintage Store, we believe in the power of neighborhoods. In their ability to reinvent themselves, to inspire, to create community. That's why today we want to talk to you about something we feel very strongly about: the potential of Progrés neighborhood and its surroundings in BadalonaAnd we're doing this by launching a campaign that excites us: “The Poblenou of Badalona”.

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🌊 Why “El Poblenou de Badalona”?

Poblenou, in Barcelona, is an example of urban transformation. What was once the industrial heart of the city—known as the “Catalan Manchester”—is today an epicenter of creativity, design, alternative culture, and neighborhood life. A place where factories converted into galleries, coworking spaces, independent shops, bars with soul, and a vibrant community that has managed to maintain its essence.

Progrés is the neighborhood “hipster” from Badalona

And in Badalona, just 6 km away, we have a neighborhood with a very similar DNA: Progrés and its surroundings. A place With history, with character, with the sea, with authentic local commerce and with an energy that is ready to shine.

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🛍️A commercial fabric with identity

In our neighborhood, there are no clone franchises or soulless storefronts. Here you'll find stores like ours —Wham Vintage Store—that focus on authenticity, sustainability, and a friendly atmosphere. But we're not alone: there are traditional bakeries, independent bookstores, natural and organic product stores, craft shops, esoteric stores, artist studios, charming cafes, pastry shops, gourmet stores, fashion boutiques, beauty centers, and shops that have been serving their neighbors for generations, and others that are the work of brilliant entrepreneurs with amazing products and services.

🏛️Living history in every corner

From the old textile factories to the modernist buildings, the neighborhood exudes history. And as in Poblenou, this industrial heritage isn't a burden, but an opportunity: spaces that can be transformed into cultural centers, creative studios, and meeting places.

🌅The sea as a horizon

Like Poblenou, our neighborhood also overlooks the Mediterranean. The beach is just a short walk away, and that changes everything: the light, the pace, the quality of life. Can you imagine a route of vintage shops, urban art, and local cuisine that ends with a craft beer by the sea? We can. And we want to make it a reality.

🤝Community and future

This campaign isn't just a comparison. It's a statement of intent. We want residents, merchants, artists, and visitors to see the neighborhood through fresh eyes. We want them to explore it, experience it, and support it. Because we believe that Progrés and its surroundings could be the next great urban destination in the metropolitan area.Not to imitate anyone, but to be true to who we are. And because we have nothing that other, more popular neighborhoods don't have.

Are you joining?

If you have a business, a cultural project, an idea, or simply love for the neighborhood, write to us. We want to create synergies, organize events, tours, and collaborations. Because We all build the future of the neighborhood.

Map with some notable businesses in the neighborhood

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Israel Mateo, owner of Wham Vintage Store and evil genius

Israel Mateo – Owner Wham! Vintage and Retro Store

Graduated with a PhD in "I don't have any idea what I'm doing" from the University of Massachusetts and the Xavier Institute for Young Talents. He holds a BA in Computer Science and some diplomas in computer design, but never completed his studies in advertising graphics at the Escola d'Arts Pau Gargallo. He creates websites (design, programming, SEO) under the label CachitosWP, specializing in Custom WordPressNow he's set up a vintage shop and already thinks he's achieved something in life. But aside from being a father, he doesn't have much else. He makes gazpachos well.