Since the Hittites, perhaps even earlier, the Anatolian peoples have put forward the philosophy of acting together, with a common mind in various works. It is possible to find traces of this culture in Çatalhöyük, double-headed eagle sculptures, Nevali Çöri many unique works of Anatolian art.

İzmir Planning Agency (İZPA) chose this logo, inspired by Anatolian art emphasizing the understanding of planning based on common sense. This form, which is one of the most impressive designs of the circular culture with its roots dating back thousands of years, represents İZPA's circular city understanding common mind in harmony with our nature, each other, our past change.