1. The process of decline and degradation of urban core areas, characterized by abandoned buildings, increased crime, economic decline, and decreased quality of life
The downtown deterioration in many American cities began in the 1970s as businesses moved to suburbs.
A deterioração do centro urbano em muitas cidades americanas começou na década de 1970 quando os negócios se mudaram para os subúrbios.
2. Physical and social decay of central business districts and historically important urban neighborhoods
Urban planners are working to reverse downtown deterioration through revitalization projects.
Os planejadores urbanos estão trabalhando para reverter a deterioração do centro através de projetos de revitalização.