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Manhattanize
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Man·hat·tan·ize  (mn-htn-z, mn-)
tr.v. Man·hat·tan·ized, Man·hat·tan·iz·ing, Man·hat·tan·iz·es
To transform the appearance and character of (a city) by constructing tall and densely situated buildings.

Man·hattan·i·zation (--zshn) n.


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Smith even foresaw what's occurring in Brooklyn today: "the social Manhattanization of the urban core to match the architectural Manhattanization .
“There is an interesting thing about the Manhattanization of Brooklyn.
Some Valley residents have opposed the so-called Manhattanization of the Valley, and longtime civic leader Bob Scott doesn't think that will change now.
 
 
 
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