We are delighted to take part in the celebration of KTIRIO magazine’s 40th anniversary — a publication that has not only followed developments but has played a defining role in shaping architectural and urban discourse in Greece. In this special anniversary issue, LandmArch. was once again invited to contribute an article, this time on placemaking — not as a “trend,” but as a necessary shift in how we perceive and design public spaces. Our core argument is clear: cities can no longer be...

We don’t talk enough about #scale in cities. But this is exactly where most #UrbanPolicy breaks down. We design #national policies and expect them to work #locally. We plan at the city level and assume neighborhoods will follow. They don’t. Because cities aren’t uniform systems. They operate at different #speeds, with different #needs and #realities —often within the same street. In small systems (#neighborhoods, #municipalities): • Local #knowledge is strong • Decisions are more responsive...

Do Our Cities Care? Do We Care About Our Cities? Care is not a soft ideal. It is the foundation of cities that are resilient, inclusive, and functional. In #UrbanDesign, care means creating places that make daily life better: walkable streets, green spaces, safe neighborhoods, and environments where everyone—regardless of age or ability—can belong. These are not extras. They are essential. In #UrbanPolicy, care shifts the focus from short-term outputs to long-term fairness. Housing is a...