A downtown area would be considered a(n): Responses Planned shopping area, since it consists of commercially zoned buildings that house retail stores. Planned shopping area, since it consists of commercially zoned buildings that house retail stores. Unplanned shopping area as the stores have come in out of need, most likely unintentionally and the space developed organically. Unplanned shopping area as the stores have come in out of need, most likely unintentionally and the space developed organically. A planned shopping area that includes mixed use buildings with shopping, restaurants, hotels and even residential space all in one area. A planned shopping area that includes mixed use buildings with shopping, restaurants, hotels and even residential space all in one area