The foundation of the Kirazlıtepe Life Centre, which targets the easy access of the inhabitants of the region to culture and sports activities and which contains swimming pools, conference and sports halls, a cafe, a restaurant and a view terrace, was laid. The construction works of the centre were undertaken by Ant Yapı, which considers taking part in social responsibility projects a duty.
The Kirazlıtepe Life Centre that was designed by the Municipality of Üsküdar shall consist of 3 functions, namely a Regional Culture Centre, Regional Etude Centre and a Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre. Containing a multipurpose hall with 800 seats, 2 swimming pools, fitness halls, 7 classrooms, 3 handiwork rooms and a sales store, the Kirazlıtepe Life Centre shall also have a closed parking lot for 30 vehicles, a restaurant of 150 square metres and a viewing terrace of 365 square metres with a view of the Bosporus. The Kirazlıtepe Life Centre shall be opened in 2013.