ABSTRACT
All the official buildings of Athens would be located in the new city, where it would be possible to surround them with the necessary public space. The latter would conform to European standards, contrary to the public space of the Ottoman town. Additionally, public buildings would be evenly distributed within the new urban fabric. Hence, they would contribute to the equally even development of the new city. That was particularly important in Athens, where public buildings bore a special significance. However, the lack of the necessary land led to choices that prompted a random development, contrary to all planning.
