downtown area

collocation in English

meaningsofdowntownandarea

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downtown
adjective[before noun]
adverb
uk
/ˌdaʊnˈtaʊn/us
/ˌdaʊnˈtaʊn/
in or to the central part of ...
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area
noun
uk
/ˈeə.ri.ə/us
/ˈer.i.ə/
a particular part of a place, piece of land, ...
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(Definition ofdowntownandareafrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The cities are increasingly representing a doughnut with an empty hole in the middle where thedowntownareaused to be.
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If locality is to become a criterion, there will be adowntownareain all large conurbations.
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We refer to it today as ourdowntownarea.
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While the shipyard and coal facilities, and other smaller harbor-oriented businesses have remained vibrant, thedowntownareawent into substantial decline.
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The jurisdiction of the city government is limited to a relatively smalldowntownareacommonly referred to as the village.
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The event takes place in several parts of thedowntownarea, as well as some cultural centers, clubs and selected schools.
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At that time there was a concern about how development could occur in thedowntownarea.
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The plan focuses on housing opportunities, and creating an inviting environment for businesses to relocate and stay in thedowntownarea.
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As a large four-story building, it dominates thedowntownarea.
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There are three publicly accessible parks on the lake within thedowntownarea.
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The routing has changed to bypass thedowntownarea.
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For instance, in 2004, the city added hundreds of new residential units to itsdowntownarea.
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The idea of the remodeling, and renovations is to breathe new life into a fadingdowntownarea.
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Thedowntownareais still attractive and vibrant.
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The town is currently working to develop a type ofdowntownarea.
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As part of that project, local authorities plan to create a riverwalk that connects thedowntownareaand the river.
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In 2005, it was found that thedowntownareawas experiencing rapid population growth.
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With the arrival of streetcar suburbs to the north, west, south, and east of thedowntownarea, residents began to move away.
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It should relieve thedowntownareafrom car and truck traffic.
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