urban core
/ˈɜːr.bən kɔːr/ · ur·ban core
noun
- The central, densely built area of a city, typically the historic or commercial district where economic and cultural activity is concentrated. The city council approved a new transit line to better serve the urban core.
Synonyms
downtowncity centrecentral business districtinner citymetropolitan corecity corecentral districtheart of the city
Antonyms
Did you know? The term “urban core” entered mainstream usage after the 1970s U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reports highlighted the need to revitalize city centers.