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  Swansea City Centre - Home Page
Swansea City Centre, with its unique position on the edge of a 5 mile sandy beach, its award winning Marina and attractive maritime quarter justly deserves the title of ‘The Waterfront City’.
Visit 1 of over a 100 cafes and restaurants in the City Centre, located in the City's cafe quarter, a great place to relax and enjoy a bite to eat, and with the recent opening of the new £30 million National Waterfront Museum there has never been a better time to visit the City Centre.
Swansea City Centre Partnership is a public/private sector partnership which has been set up to co-ordinate and manage the City Centre.
www.swanseacitycentre.com   (468 words)

  
  Central business district - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The term city centre (or center city) is similar to CBD or downtown in that both serve the same purpose for the city, and both are seen by a higher-than-usual urban density as well as the often having the tallest buildings in a city.
City centre differs from downtown in that downtown can be geographically located anywhere in a city, while city centre is located near the geographic heart of the city.
It is the geographical centre of the settlement.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/City_centre   (531 words)

  
 Toronto City Centre Airport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Toronto/City Centre Airport, (ICAO CYTZ, IATA YTZ), in Toronto, Ontario is a regional airport located on the northwestern portion of Centre Island, one of the Toronto Islands.
The operation of the TCCA is subject to a Tripartite Agreement, created in 1983 at the request of the City of Toronto, among the then Toronto Harbour Commissioners (now the Toronto Port Authority), the Government of Canada and the City of Toronto.
The city was sued for breach of contract and eventually settled with the TPA (who itself in turn settled with Robert Deluce and two other parties) in May 2005 for $35 million dollars.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Toronto_City_Centre_Airport   (1037 words)

  
 city centre - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about city centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The centre of a town or city is generally characterized by high-rise buildings and a concentration of public transport.
The centre of a city is characterized by high-rise buildings and a concentration of public transport.
Owing to the advanced public transport system, the city centre is very accessible and attracts large numbers of shoppers and visitors, although large cities such as Tokyo tend to become congested.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /city+centre   (317 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Bristol city centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The central area of the city of Bristol, South West England, is the area south of the central ring road and north of the Floating Harbour, bordered north by St Pauls and Easton, east by Temple Meads and Redcliffe, and west by Clifton and Cannon's Marsh.
Just south of Broadmead the city centre survived the second world war with much less damage, though post_war planners widened St Augustine's Parade by covering the branch of the harbour that ran through it, making way for the ring road.
The harbourside in the city centre has also been regenerated in the 1990s and 2000s, with the refurbushment of warehouses as bars, resturants, the Watershed media centre and Arnolfini art gallery, as well as the creation of @Bristol.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Bristol-city-centre   (429 words)

  
 Aberdeen City Centre Parntership   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Aberdeen City Centre is recognised as being of vital importance to the city as a whole and to North East Scotland.
The city centre is integral to the vision for Aberdeen’s future and is currently benefiting from City Growth Fund monies from the Scottish Executive.
The Urban Realm Strategy recognises that the city centre is one of Aberdeen’s prime assets, at the core of its economic, leisure and cultural life and the highly visible face of the city, with a major contribution to make to the its Civic Pride programme.
www.aberdeen.net.uk /citycentre   (1020 words)

  
 University of Helsinki   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The City Centre Campus, extending around the historical centre of Helsinki, Senate Square, and Kruununhaka city district, is the administrative heart of the University of Helsinki and has the largest concentration of faculties in Helsinki.
The City Centre Campus is the place to be when one wants to enjoy the academic atmosphere rich in tradition.
The City Centre Campus does not stand out from the rest of the urban environment but is a part of the city, in line with the old university tradition.
www.helsinki.fi /inbrief/campus_city.htm   (298 words)

  
 City centre Groningen, The Netherlands
The photographs are taken between summer 1998 and summer 2000 in the centre of the city, at the recreation park Kardinge in the northeast of the city, at the Noorderplantsoen in the northwest of the city and at the paterswoldsemeer a lake to the south.
The recreation park Noorderplantsoen in the northwest of the city.
The recreation park Kardinge in the northeast of the city.
skye.fol.nl /citycent.html   (159 words)

  
 Vancouver/City Center - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
City Center district is the heart of Vancouver.
Unlike many North American cities there is a very high density of residential in the downtown core, second only to Manhattan in North America.
With 1000 acres of mostly forested land at the western tip of downtown this is one of North America's largest urban parks [6], and quite literally an oasis of wilderness in the middle of the city.
wikitravel.org /en/Vancouver/City_Centre   (4035 words)

  
 Hull City Centre
One of the UK's biggest and best retail centres, a dozen top tourist attractions and a buzzing nightlife are among the many reasons why more and more people are making this their first choice for shopping, leisure and entertainment.
Already a regional focus of business, of culture and education and a major centre of local government and civic life, City Centre Hull has undergone an impressive transformation in recent years.
Investment in our city has never been more healthy with cranes on the skyline, a boom in city living, high quality new developments, new stores and new attractions all coming together to guarantee Hull's future as a top ten city.
www.citycentrehull.com   (382 words)

  
 Arts Centre - Bundaberg City Council
The Bundaberg Arts Centre is an A-Grade regional gallery with three exhibition spaces that hosts local and touring exhibitions of visual arts, crafts and social history.
Centre staff and volunteers will be happy to welcome you.
The Bundaberg Arts Centre, an Arts and Cultural Initiative of the Bundaberg City Council, is proudly sponsored by WIN Television.
www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au /arts   (218 words)

  
 City Centre and Other Developments
The City’s concept is for City Center to become the region’s premier destination for upscale retail, office, dining, and entertainment.
City Center is located in the geographic center of Rio Rancho’s municipal boundaries in the southwest quadrant of Section 36.
The City is in the process of selecting a master developer to complete the development of City Center.
www.rredc.org /rrprofile/cc.html   (534 words)

  
 The Ramada Inn City Centre
In January of 2004 the Ramada Inn City Centre was presented with Ramada's Gold Key award, recognizing the hotel for its exceptional service and operating standards.
Make the Ramada Inn City Centre the place to be for weddings, corporate meetings, social functions, and family fun.
Superior in size and luxurious in dècor, our 155 guest rooms are nestled in the heart of the city, a walking distance to the Midwest Airline Convention Center, the performing arts and theatre district, Milwaukee's museum and IMAX Theatre, and the Shops of the Grand Avenue.
www.ramadacitycentre.com   (331 words)

  
 Alcoholics Anonymous City Contact Centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
As well, the centre is a place where members of Alcoholics Anonymous can meet with each other over a cup of coffee in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere and share their experience, strength and hope.
The centre is opened and run each day by a roster of experienced AA volunteers.
The City Contact Centre Group is registered with The National Office of AA in Australia.
home.vicnet.net.au /~aacentre   (456 words)

  
 City Centre Guest House - Hostel Accommodation in
Edinburgh's City Centre Guest house offers great value quality hostel accommodation in the very heart of Edinburgh city centre.
We are only two minutes from train and bus stations, a stone's throw away from world renowned Princes Street and a short walk from Edinburgh Castle.
There are few better locations to explore the vibrant and cultural city of Edinburgh with all its cafes, bars and clubs.
www.citycentreguesthouse.co.uk   (129 words)

  
 City Art Centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Located in the heart of the capital, with six exhibition galleries, the City Art Centre is Scotland's emporium of the visual arts.
It is both home of the City's collection of Scottish Art, and one the UK's leading temporary exhibition spaces.
Since opening in 1980, the City Art Centre has mounted a huge range of exhibitions, from rare Egyptian antiquities to the most innovative contemporary art, from Michelangelo drawings to Star Trek.
www.cac.org.uk /venues/cac.htm   (211 words)

  
 BBC - Southampton - Webcams - City Centre camera
However, commercial activity declined in the 16th century following Henry VIII's prohibition of the export of wool from the city.
The city was bombed heavily during the Second World War.
The Civic Centre, art gallery and library didn't escape the blitz, but what damage there was has been repaired.
www.bbc.co.uk /southampton/webcams/civic_cam.shtml   (233 words)

  
 Welcome to Toronto! Toronto City Guide & Information
Toronto is a clean, safe, cosmopolitan city with a wonderful network of parks, recreational, and cultural facilities.
One of the world's most ethnically diverse cities, it is home to more than 80 ethnic communities from Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Toronto is also the business centre of Canada.
www.math.toronto.edu /toronto   (234 words)

  
 Florence Apartment Rentals - City Centre area - www.cityapartments.it
We have 41 apartments in the City Centre area of Florence that may be available to rent.
Michelozzo A is located in the heart of Florence’s historic district, steps from the city’s most visited piazzas and monuments.
Three rooms 70 sq meters apartment on the first floor of the dependance of the main building, facing the silent yard court.It consists in an entrance, dining-room with fully equipped kitchen area, two double bedrooms, a bathroom with shower.
www.cityapartments.it /english/_firenze_centro_storico.shtml   (681 words)

  
 Accommodation Sydney City Centre - self contained Sydney apartments and hotel accommodation, Sydney hotels suites
Accommodation Sydney City Centre provides luxury, self catering executive accommodation apartments.
Sydney Accommodation - Centre of Sydney Apartments (1 bedroom)
Sydney Accommodation - Centre of Sydney Apartments (2 and 3 bedroom)
www.accommodationsydney.com.au   (353 words)

  
 Hotel Detail
I prefer to stay in a city other than my destination airport.
Overlooking the famous Singel Canal, NH Amsterdam Centre is approximately 13 miles from Amsterdam Airport.
There is a bus stop right in front of the hotel for the KLM Shuttle Bus to and from the airport.
travel.travelocity.com /hotel/TTDateLessDetail.do?propertyId=38700&...   (188 words)

  
 Newport City Centre
Newport Initiative is involved with the organisation of several city centre events.
We have also been busy talking to businesses across the city about the exciting new developments taking place and launched the ‘City Action’ newssheet as well as consultation with major developers on the new retail schemes in the city.
We are focused on raising the profile of the City Centre through events and promotions and to improve communication and consultation with all stakeholders in the city centre.
www.newportcitycentre.co.uk   (262 words)

  
 City of Leeds Information guide - Leeds City Square and Leeds Town Hall
One of the main differences to Leeds City Square is that the road that ran in front of the post office has been totally pedestrianised.
One by the bus stops in the railway bus interchange, the other is in the Leeds railway station concourse.
The new fountains in City Square, with the Queens Hotel built around 1936 in the background.
www.leeds-uk.com /city   (311 words)

  
 Sheffield City Council - City Centre Ambassadors
They are capable of responding to the needs of the public and have a highly visible pro-active presence on the street creating a safe and welcoming environment.
Assist with the stewardship of major City Centre events such as Fright Night, City Lights and the World Snooker Championships.
This creates a one-stop shop for the City Centre and a pro-active team to address a range of community issues.
www.sheffield.gov.uk /out--about/city-centre/city-centre-ambassadors   (394 words)

  
 BBC - England Webcams - Manchester city centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
BBC - England Webcams - Manchester city centre
This camera is positioned in the Palace Hotel tower, in the heart of Manchester's city centre.
In 1996 Manchester's city centre was devasted by an I.R.A. bomb.
www.bbc.co.uk /england/webcams/city_views/manchester_city_skyline_palace_hotel_oxford_street_webcam.shtml   (106 words)

  
 City Centre Services Home Page
Welcome to Peterborough City Centre home page brought to you by City Centre Services a section within Peterborough City Council offering advice and services to all users both public and private and all visitors to the city centre.
Commercial - Details on hire and use of the city centre pedestrian area for commercial ventures.
Street Wardens - Provide a highly visible, friendly and helpful presence to the city centre acting as ambassadors for Peterborough and make the city centre a safer place to live, work and visit.
www.peterboroughcitycentre.co.uk   (263 words)

  
 Plymouth City Centre - City Centre
Staff from Plymouth City Council and Plymouth City Centre Company are carrying out a range of work to spruce up the city centre after the winter.
A new vision has been launched to transform Plymouth City Centre’s West End into a vibrant shopping, residential, leisure, cultural and theatre land district.
What's on 2007 - view the variety of events that take place in the city centre each year.
www.plymouth.gov.uk /citycentre   (245 words)

  
 Welcome to Inside Toronto Community News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
City council has approved a $160-million plan to build 800 units of affordable housing in...
The city is moving ahead with plans to restructure its water rates as part of an economic strategy...
The city is considering opening up its High Occupancy Vehicle lanes to motorcycles and...
www.insidetoronto.ca /centre   (828 words)

  
 Edinburgh City Centre Hostel - Edinburgh Youth Hostel in Scotland UK , budget backpackers accommodation Scotland.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Edinburgh City Centre Hostel - Edinburgh Youth Hostel in Scotland UK, budget backpackers accommodation Scotland.
Edinburgh City Centre Hostel is the place to stay in Edinburgh.
The newly refurbished hostel is superbly located in the very heart of Edinburgh city centre just 2 minutes walk from the rail and bus stations and a 'stones throw' away from Princes Street, the historic Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh's great nightlife and Pubs.
www.citycentrehostel.com   (96 words)

  
 Bristol Marriott Hotel City Centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Experience a wonderful mix of traditional and modern Bristol at the exquisite Bristol Marriott Hotel City Centre.
Located in the city centre close to businesses, shopping centres and area attractions, the Marriott offers spacious rooms with air conditioning, mini-bar, high-speed Internet access, and 24-hour room service.
Renowned as one of the largest conference centres in southwest England, the Marriott hotel - along with our superb catering and experienced staff - creates wedding ceremonies and conferences in great style.
marriott.com /hotels/travel/brsdt-bristol-marriott-hotel-city-centre   (275 words)

  
 Liverpool Marriott Hotel City Centre - a 4-star hotel in the arts and cultural district of Liverpool.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Liverpool Marriott Hotel City Centre - a 4-star hotel in the arts and cultural district of Liverpool.
Famous for sports, entertainment and Beatlemania, Liverpool is a cultural centre with more museums and galleries than any city outside London.
The Liverpool Marriott Hotel City Centre couldn't offer a better location, set within the art and cultural district overlooking vibrant Queen Square.
marriott.com /hotels/travel/lpllp-liverpool-marriott-hotel-city-centre   (336 words)

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