Crossroad of Cultures and

Links to Continents

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Framework

I. Discovering Istanbul

II. Surveying the historical realm

III.Portraying development of the linked

city

IV. Introducing the new business district

V. Presenting statistics

VI.Drawing conclusions

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I. Discovering Istanbul•Biggest city in Turkey.

•The economical and cultural capital.

•A UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985.

•Unique city founded in two continents.

(Europe and Asia.) Divided by Bosporus .

•Old city was situated on European side.

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I. Discovering Istanbul•Byzantium, Constantinople as old names and

also called “the city with seven hills”.

•Golden Horn(estuary) was where the old city

between walls situated.

•GaWC Alpha- city(2008) .

•22% of GDP of Turkey according to the

Chamber of Commerce of Istanbul.

•GaWC Gamma World City in 1998

•GaWC Beta+ World City in 2000

•GaWC Beta World City in 2004

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II. Surveying the historical realm

Roman Period:

•First inhabitants in 7th millennium BC.

•Around 660 BC Greek sovereignty.

(King Byzas, established Byzantium)

•From 330 – 1453 Byzantine Empire

Capital.

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Ottoman Sovereignty:

•Constantinople fell on 29th May 1453

•Limited life of the city within the walls has left its place to open

harbors.

•Transportation, trade and cultural life have started to improve.

•Since that time, the city's population and income is increasing

constantly.

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III. Portraying development of the city

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TEM: Trans European north-south motorway

Basic facts:

TEM was established in 1977.

Initial financial support was

provided by the UN. There are 15

member countries:  Armenia,

Austria (associate member),

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria,

Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia,

Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Poland,

Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and

Turkey

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III. Portraying development of the city

European Capital of Culture 2010

•A chance to showcase Istanbul’s cultural life, social and economic development• Culture and Arts• Urban applications and protection of cultural heritage• Tourism and publicity

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III. Portraying development of the linked city

Expanding to the water heart of the city…somewhere in the woods…

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•1990 - ITU-KOSGEB is

founded to encourage

growth of Small and

Medium Sized businesses.

•1992 - ARI Teknokent

initiative started.

•1996 - ITU establishes a

Technopark.

•2001 - Turkish Govt.

passes Technology

Development Zones law.

Istanbul Technical University

Technopark:

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Istanbul Technical University Technopark:

What is a technology development zone (TDZ)?  

A TDZ is a special techno-park where high-tech companies are

offered many incentives to: 

• Develop technology or software by means of university facilities,

high-tech institutes, R&D organization.

• Convert technological innovations into commercial products,

methods or services.

• Attract foreign direct investments

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IV. Introducing the new business district

MASLAK

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BankingHSBCINGFortisAkbankGaranti Bank

AccountingCredit WesING FactoringDeloittePricewaterhouse

Management consultancyMajor Foreign Service FirmsEricsson development centerRenaultDomestic Service FirmsNewsbroadcasting holding

AdvertisingAlice BBDOLoweTBWASaatchi and Saatchi

Advanced Producer Services Headquartersin MASLAK

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Biggest Mall in Istanbul:

İstinye Park

The İstinye Park Shopping Mall has been recently opened and has brought a new spirit to the area. The metro line has also been recently connected to this area, facilitating access and easing out the rush hour traffic.

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Presenting the statistics1998 - GaWC Classifies Istanbul a Gamma World City…

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By 2008, Istanbul has grown to an Alpha World City.

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HOW AND BY WHAT MEANS DOES A CITY CHANGE WHEN THE BUSİNESS DISTRICT RELOCATES?