business district
noun
: the part of a city or town where there are many businesses
The restaurant is in the business district.
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Victoria Police confirmed to CNN in a statement that officials from the Melbourne Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) are investigating Rose’s allegation stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred in Melbourne’s central business district.
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Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
The association had said that most large developments continue to provide at least as much off-street parking that was previously required, despite the city eliminating parking minimums in the central business district years ago.
—Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
The primary purpose of the grant program is to assist with property improvements which will enhance Oswego’s downtown business district.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Changes over the last few years in the Bonnie Brae business district, along University Boulevard and east of Washington Park, stirred angst among community members.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
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Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
The association had said that most large developments continue to provide at least as much off-street parking that was previously required, despite the city eliminating parking minimums in the central business district years ago.
—Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
The primary purpose of the grant program is to assist with property improvements which will enhance Oswego’s downtown business district.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Changes over the last few years in the Bonnie Brae business district, along University Boulevard and east of Washington Park, stirred angst among community members.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Business district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20district. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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