( downtown) ;
The bustling center of the city, downtown, is reminiscent of all the different elemental bending traditions in both its architecture and its population. In downtown Republic City, tall, well-crafted buildings line the cobblestone streets, and a railroad track sits elevated above the roadway, offering transportation to those wishing to explore the city. This sector is representative of a cultural melting pot of shops and stands featuring goods from all four nations. It is the political, economic, and cultural center of Republic City, protected by a massive police presence operating from their headquarters and airships. This is where you can find shops to search through, and animals from other nations waiting to be adopted. the downtown area is where people like to 'hangout' so to speak.
