The City of Athens is taking another step toward a more inclusive and accessible city for all through the creation of a new digital urban planning map. This initiative aims to make daily life easier for citizens by ensuring equal access to critical information about Athens’ built environment.
Through the platform, any user—regardless of professional background or familiarity with public services—can easily search for and understand urban planning data for the area of interest. This digital service enhances transparency, reduces bureaucratic barriers, and promotes active participation by all in urban planning.
As Mayor Haris Doukas points out, the goal is a city that is more functional, people-centered, and welcoming to all its residents and visitors. The use of technology serves as a tool for social inclusion, enabling more people to stay informed and make decisions that affect their lives.
The platform offers:
Simple and accessible search for areas and city blocks
Understanding of basic urban planning elements, such as land use and building regulations
Tools that assist both professionals and citizens without a technical background
Ability to instantly retrieve information from home, without time-consuming procedures
With this initiative, the Municipality aims to create a more equitable city, where information is available to everyone and access to knowledge is not a privilege, but a right.
