Whispers of “Sular İdaresi” still echo through Hamidiye Mahallesi. This neighborhood in Istanbul’s Kağıthane district holds a unique history. Hamidiye Mahallesi is Kağıthane’s largest neighborhood by area. It sits on the western side, a hilly expanse shared with Seyrantepe. Hamidiye Mahallesi’s former name, Havuzlar Mahallesi, hints at a watery past. The current nickname, Sular İdaresi, stems from the presence of İSKİ’s headquarters. This is Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration. So the name Sular İdaresi (Water Administration) sticks in many areas. Today, Hamidiye Mahallesi is a hub of development. Numerous residential and office projects dot the landscape. The area is becoming known for large-scale real estate ventures. Reaching the neighborhood is easy via the Hasdal Interchange to the north. This connects to the O-2 and O-7 motorways. The M11 metro line links Istanbul Airport to Gayrettepe. It passes directly through Hasdal. Numerous bus routes, including the TM2 and TM3, integrate with the T5 tram and M7 and M11 metro lines, offering convenient public transport options. Hamidiye Mahallesi boasts a rich tapestry of mosques. These include Hamidiye Camii, Hz. Ebubekir Camii, Hamidiye Ulu Camii, Serakent Camii, İmam-ı Gazali Camii, Ebu Hüreyre Eşref Topkara Camii, Abduhamid Han Camii, Hacı Kenan Camii, Çamlıvadi Camii, and Vadistanbul Camii. The population of Hamidiye Mahallesi has grown steadily over the years. It rose from 32,056 in 2007 to 40,304 in 2023. Education is well-represented in Hamidiye Mahallesi. There are various primary schools including Cemil Meriç İlköğretim Okulu, Hasdal İlköğretim Okulu, İmece İlköğretim Okulu, and İsmail Erez İlköğretim Okulu. For secondary education, there’s the Ekrem Cevahir Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi and İstanbul Vali Hayri Kozakçıoğlu Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi.
Ataköy 1. Kısım Mahallesi
Ataköy 1 Kısım a peaceful residential area. Its history is interwoven with the broader story of Ataköy. Ataköy itself began