central cities

  1. Home
  2. top of the aat hierarchies
  3. Objects Facet
  4. Built Environment (hierarchy name)
  5. Built Complexes and Districts (hierarchy name)
  6. districts
  7. [districts by location or context]
  8. urban areas
  9. central cities
Scope note
Largest core areas within the incorporated limits of metropolitan areas; often used to distinguish the center from the suburban or newer outlying sections of metropolitan areas; generally excludes the central business district and inner city sections.
central cities
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024