The future of Lithuanian cities depends on a territorial planning system that is being constantly improved by the market factors and maturing democratic society. After the restoration of independence, cities underwent significant urban transformations, that lacked a clear strategy, and urban General Plans, the preparation of which intensified only after Lithuania's accession to the European Union. A limited work of general planning revealed strengths and weaknesses of the Lithuanian territorial planning system but failed to provide a clear, measurable answer how well this system meets European urban guidelines, market expectations and society's aspirations. In the absence of indicators, we have to rely upon the opinion of citizens and exper...