retail district

Commercial shopping zone

A retail district is an area of a city or town where shops and stores are concentrated.

The term typically describes a designated zone for commercial activity, whether a historic downtown shopping area, a suburban strip, or a planned development: The new retail district attracted national chains and local boutiques alike.

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land use/zoning function

retail districtindustrial zone

Area designated for factories

industrial district · industrial park · warehouse district · farmland · residential district

commercial orientation

retail districtwholesale market

Bulk goods trading venue

distribution center · garment district

urban character/activity type

retail districtresidential neighborhood

Area zoned for homes

residential district · bedroom community · residential area · wilderness · undeveloped land

Family

retail, district

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G