Manhattanize

Manhattanize
Manhattanize [man hat′'nīz΄]
vt.
Manhattanized, Manhattanizing 〚after MANHATTAN2 borough〛
to alter the architectural appearance of (a city) by the construction of skyscrapers and high-rise buildings
Manhattanization
n.

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Man·hat·tan·ize (măn-hătʹn-īz', mən-) 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·hat'tan·i·zaʹtion (-ĭ-zāʹshən) n.

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