A high concentration of people.

[giardino]

Is it correct to say, "a high concentration of people" when referring to an area of "heavy human traffic" like a shopping mall or a central street of downtown ? I'm referring to pedestrians, people walking like on Fifth Avenue New York etc. Can anyone help ?

 

[The Scrivener]

Is it correct to say, "a high concentration of people" when referring to an area of "heavy human traffic" like a shopping mall or a central street of downtown ? I'm referring to pedestrians, people walking like on Fifth Avenue New York etc. Can anyone help ?

It would be unusual to hear this expression. Most people would simply say, "It's very crowded here."

 

[InsultComicDog]

Yes, although there are probably better choices.

"A high-traffic area" or "a densely populated area" or simply "a very busy shopping mall" might work, depending on what you are trying to say.

 

[giardino]

Our vending machines are placed in areas where there is heavey traffic. We simply want the person reading our brochure to understand that heavey traffic is human not cars.

 

[InsultComicDog]

I would use "high-traffic areas". I believe the context will make the meaning obvious. Others may disagree.

 

[InsultComicDog]

"Crowded areas" would be another possibility.

 

[The Scrivener]

"High-traffic areas" is a good choice.

 

[giardino]

Thank you very much, I think both are correct.

 

[dn88]

There are some situations in which "bustling area" would be a reasonable choice.

 

[liliput]

"A high concentration of people" is absolutely fine in the context of your brochure.
Another good expression to use is "passing trade" -
"Our vending machines are strategically placed to take advantage of large volumes of passing trade."
or
"Our vending machines are located in areas of heavy pedestrian traffic"

 

[giardino]

Very interesting, thank you for taking the time to help!