Zone diagram was introduced in 2007 by Asano, Matousek, and Tokuyama. Zoning dictates building height, land coverage, and use in specific areas. Proper zoning preserves neighborhood assets and maintains unique identities
FSI (Floor Space Index) determines maximum buildable area on land plots. Calculated as total built-up area divided by plot area. Higher FSI allows larger total buildable space
Meskûn mahal means "settled area" in Turkish. Concept dates back to Ottoman Empire's organized urban living. Defined under 3194 İmar Kanunu as predominantly residential areas
Turkey is located in northern hemisphere, 814,578 km² with 67.8 million population. 99% of population is Muslim, Turkey is only Islamic country with secular constitution. Established as republic in 1923 after Ottoman Empire's decline