What it means
を中心に follows a noun and shows that the noun is the main focus, central group, or point around which an activity, discussion, event, or development is organized. It can refer to a physical center, but it more often means that something mainly involves or focuses on the stated person, group, place, or topic.
Usage note
を中心に usually describes a central focus or main group rather than an exact geometric location. Do not confuse it with を中心とした, which directly modifies a following noun as a relative phrase.
How to use it
地域の若者を中心に、環境活動が広がっています。
Environmental activities are spreading, centered mainly on young people in the region.
地域の若者を中心に、環境活動が広がっている。
Environmental activities are spreading, centered mainly on young people in the region.
