
Ankapark Enters a New Chapter as a Public Recreation Space in Ankara
Once envisioned as a major attractions park project, Ankapark is now entering a new phase focused on recreation and public use.

Once envisioned as a major attractions park project, Ankapark is now entering a new phase focused on recreation and public use.

The new cooperation agreement signed between Türkiye and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) opens the door to an important investment process for the environmental future of the Marmara Sea. With approximately €400 million in financing, the project aims to strengthen wastewater infrastructure in the region and reduce marine pollution at its source.

The new aqua park, developed by Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality’s Spor A.Ş., opened its doors to visitors on August 22. Covering an area of 1,800 square meters, the facility stands out as one of the city’s new recreation destinations for the summer season, featuring a large pool and five different water slides.

In many cities around the world, the scope of recreation investments is being reshaped. Instead of parks, sports facilities, or single-purpose venues, integrated recreation spaces that bring together sports, water, wellness, outdoor living, and social interaction are gaining prominence.

DOF Robotics, a company specializing in robotic attractions systems, is launching a major investment initiative focused on the production of service robots and humanoid robots through the planned DOF TECH factory in Istanbul.

Pools are no longer simply places for swimming; they are becoming hubs where health, sports, and social life come together. Municipal investment priorities are changing. In the past, planning often focused on conventional swimming pools that operated primarily during the summer months. Today, the focus is shifting toward more comprehensive community-oriented facilities designed to serve a broader range of residents and support year-round health, recreation, and social activities.

Outdoor living spaces are becoming an essential part of modern life. Once seen simply as green landscapes or places to spend time on weekends, gardens are now being reimagined as functional extensions of the home.

Cities are no longer judged solely by their roads and buildings, but also by the quality of the experiences they offer to people. As parks, squares, and waterfronts evolve into spaces where people can relax, socialize, and connect with the city, smart urban furniture is emerging as one of the most notable elements of this transformation.

Taking place from 15 to 18 September 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany, GaLaBau 2026 is preparing to bring together the global landscaping, gardening, urban furniture, open-space design, and green infrastructure industries at one of the world's leading international trade expo.

A summer downpour or just a few hours of heavy rain is often enough to reveal the weaknesses of modern cities. Streets become flooded, storm drains overflow, traffic grinds to a halt, and infrastructure struggles to cope. The problem is not simply the intensity of rainfall—it is that our cities have gradually lost their natural ability to absorb and manage water.

Growing traffic congestion, air pollution, and global commitments to reduce carbon emissions are reshaping the way people move around cities. Electric scooters and bicycles are no longer seen merely as alternative means of transportation—they are becoming an essential component of sustainable urban mobility.

The global theme park industry is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. For decades, competition was driven by bigger, faster, and more thrilling rides. Today, however, the industry's priorities have shifted. Success is no longer determined by a single headline attraction, but by the overall experience a park delivers to its visitors.

ISTANBUL – CITYNEXT, which will be organized as part of ATRAX International Attraction, Recreation, Urban Design and Technologies Exhibition at the Istanbul Expo Center on January 28-30, 2027, will bring together industry professionals as a specialized platform focusing on smart city technologies, vending systems, self-service solutions, and next-generation urban service technologies.

The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) will host a new webinar, "The EU Pay Transparency Directive: Is the Gaming Industry Ready for 2026?", bringing together leading legal and human resources professionals to discuss one of the most significant workplace regulatory developments facing European businesses.

ISTANBUL – Vendist, the industry’s leading meeting point, is shaping the future today through a visionary brand transformation. Bringing together the vending industry with the digital backbone of urban life, the event is preparing to open its doors as CITYNEXT – the Vending and Smart City Solutions Expo – from January 28–30, 2027.

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