The Mayor of Heraklion, Alexis Kalokairinos, signed the contract for the redevelopment of the exterior space and entrance of the Makasi Arcade, as part of the creation of the Permanent Exhibition of National Resistance Mementos. The exhibition will focus on commemorating the displacement of local people by the Nazis. The signing took place in the presence of the Deputy Mayor of Technical Infrastructure and Sustainable Mobility, Giorgos Sisamakis, and Evi Papadaki from the Technical Services team.

The contract includes works such as the construction of a ramp, new WC facilities, installation of seating, and other interventions in the lower exterior square.

This phase of the project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) with a budget of €161,408.95, under the Operational Programme "Crete 2021–2027".

It is worth noting that Subproject 1—which concerns the intangible content of the exhibition (including research, collection, evaluation, documentation of historical and informational material, and text writing)—was signed by the Mayor of Heraklion in April 2025.