その都市は

that city is

→ 其の
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that city is その都市 means “that city,” and は marks it as the topic. This phrase normally comes before a description or statement about the city.
JA: その都市は海の近くにあります。
EN: That city is near the sea.

その都市は自動車産業で最も有名です

That city is best known for its automobile industry.

その都市は大気汚染ひどいことで有名だ

That city is notorious for its severe air pollution.

その都市は美しく規則正しく設計されている

The city is beautifully and systematically designed.

その都市はフェア開催している

The city is holding a fair.

その都市はの手に落ちた

The city fell into enemy hands.

その都市はいっそう活気を持って生き返った

The city came back to life with even more energy.