In Tomar, the Templar castle rises as a clenched fist of stone - built on fear, separation, and control. Today, our “castles” take the form of towers, strongholds, and gated ideologies, still dividing us from nature and belonging. Yet a new question emerges: what if castles became sanctuaries, rooted in care, reciprocity, and shared stewardship? The choice is ours: fortresses of fear or sanctuaries for life.

Cities don’t need fixing — they need remembering. Discover 10 powerful reasons why urban stakeholders must cultivate regeneration — not as a trend, but as a living strategy to restore vitality, unlock systemic value, and future-proof our built environment. From Tokyo to Lisbon, from Medellín to Malmö, regeneration is already transforming places, people, and purpose. Are you ready to evolve your city from extraction to life?