During the Soviet period, the city developed as a regional industrial center.

After 1949 it also developed as a centre of the engineering industry.

The town quickly developed as an industrial centre throughout the 19th century.

It developed over several centuries as a religious and cultural centre for the local population.

The idea is to develop an "academic village" as a key center for the Duke community.

The town never developed as a commercial center and slowly died after Annapolis became the capital in 1695.

The abbey developed as a centre of study during the 12th century.

The interest from tourists allowed the district to develop as a centre of international business.

The city developed as an important industrial center during the late 19th century and early 20th century.

In the late 19th century it had developed as a centre of Berlin's clothing industry.