commercial district – n. places where stores and businesses are located

revitalize – v. to make (someone or something) active, healthy or energetic again

vacant – adj. not filled, used or lived in

thrive – v. to grow or develop successfully; to flourish or succeed

grab – v. used as an example

prosper – v. to become very successful usually by making a lot of money

stabilize – v. to stop quickly changing, increasing, getting worse, etc.