Vision 2050 Office
The Vision 2050 Office examines the priority issues, objectives, and potential problems of Istanbul, taking into account global trends and current approaches. It plans the future of Istanbul through participatory, interdisciplinary, and scientific processes, develops proposals, policies, and strategies for solutions together with the inhabitants of Istanbul. It conducts research on the priority areas of Istanbul and provides the basis for cooperation and partnership.
Istanbul Vision 2050 Strategy Document
The Vision 2050 Office coordinates the preparation of the Istanbul Vision 2050 Strategy Document. It determines not only the vision for Istanbul but also the strategies and actions that will lead to this vision together with the inhabitants of Istanbul. In this context, meetings, workshops, surveys, etc. are held to develop a multidimensional roadmap with a participatory approach. IPA also conducts research to provide a scientific basis for the Vision 2050 Strategy Document.
International Exchange of Experience and Co-operation
Meetings are held to exchange experience on vision with strategic planning units and relevant international institutions and stakeholders of cities such as New York, London, Barcelona, Sao Paulo, Paris, Berlin, Johannesburg, Beijing, and Amsterdam. IPA also promotes exchange of experience. It works towards developing long-term and sustainable collaborations.
Strategy and Policy Development
It conducts research on the priorities, basic problems, and needs of Istanbul and other cities, brings together international experts and the inhabitants of Istanbul, and acts as an interface to discuss and produce solutions together.