An approach to Istanbul through Linked Cities perspective by examining the most popular business area: Maslak. Historical evolution of this neighborhood and

1. Crossroad of Cultures and Linksto Continents

2. Framework Discovering Istanbul Surveying the historical realm Portraying development of thelinked city Introducing the new business district Presenting statistics Drawing conclusions 2

4. The economical and cultural capital.

5. A UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985.

8. GaWCAlpha- city(2008) .

9. 22% of GDP of Turkey according to the Chamberof Commerceof Istanbul.

10. GaWCGamma World City in 1998

11. GaWCBeta+ World City in 2000

12. GaWCBeta World City in 20044

14. Around 660 BC Greek sovereignty. (King Byzas, established Byzantium)

15. From 330 – 1453 Byzantine Empire Capital.5

17. Limited life of the city within the walls has left its place to open harbors.

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

19. Since that time, the city's population and income is increasing constantly.6

20. III. Portraying development of the city 7

21. 8 TEM: Trans European north-south motorway Basic facts: TEM was established in 1977. Initialfinancial 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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24. Culture and Arts

25. Urban applications and protection of cultural heritage

27. III. Portraying development of the linkedcity Expandingto the water heart of the city… somewhere in the woods… 12

29. 1992 - ARI Teknokent initiative started.

30. 1996 - ITU establishes a Technopark.

31. 2001 - Turkish Govt. passes Technology Development Zones law. 13

32. 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 14

33. 15 IV. Introducing the new business district MASLAK

34. AdvancedProducerServicesHeadquarters in MASLAK Banking HSBC ING Fortis Akbank Garanti Bank Accounting Credit Wes ING Factoring Deloitte Pricewaterhouse Management consultancy Major Foreign Service Firms Ericsson development center Renault Domestic Service Firms Newsbroadcasting holding Advertising Alice BBDO Lowe TBWA Saatchi and Saatchi 16

35. BiggestMall 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. 17

36. 18 Presenting the statistics 1998 - GaWCClassifies Istanbul a Gamma World City…

37. 19 By 2008, Istanbul has grownto an AlphaWorld City.

38. 20 HOW AND BY WHAT MEANS DOES A CITY CHANGE WHEN THE BUSİNESS DISTRICT RELOCATES?