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central business districts  

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  • The central business district (CBD) is the core area of a city, where specialized business services are concentrated. The CBD is essentially an American phenomenon, initially appearing in the early 1800s and evolving over time into the high-rise skyline characteristic of many large cities today. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Central Business District]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-PJBPP1VL-4

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