Urbanization

acropolis the citadel in ancient Greek towns Agglomeration A process involving the clustering or concentrating of people or activities. The term often refers to manufacturing plants and businesses that benefit from close proximity because they share skilled-labor pools and technological and financial amenities. agora the marketplace in ancient Greece Basic sector activities and services that generate income for a city (e.g., manufacturing, retail, ...). Blockbusting Illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell their properties by telling them that a certain people of a certain race, national origin or religion are moving into the area Central business district (CBD) The downtown or nucleus of a city where retail stores, offices, and cultural activities are