Dictionary of Business Terms: inner city
inner city
generally the older and more urbanized area of a large city surrounding the Central Business District. The term often refers to densely populated blighted areas characterized by low-income residents and a high proportion of minority racial and ethnic groups.
Dictionary of Real Estate Terms: inner city
inner city
generally the older and more urbanized area of a large city surrounding the Central Business District. The term often refers to densely populated blighted areas characterized by low-income residents and a high proportion of minority racial and ethnic groups.
Examples:
- Many inner city neighborhoods have been rehabilitated by urban renewal projects.
- Violence is a problem in some inner city schools.
- The mayor promises a construction program to rehabilitate the inner city.
