Meaning of Manhattanization | Babel Free

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The construction of many tall or densely situated buildings in a city.

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“The city's urban plan⟳ prescribes a 500‐foot height limit⟳ there to preserve⟳ the area's present⟳ character, and Mr. Starbuck, long‐time foe of “Manhattanization,” said be feared that granting the variance would lead⟳ to unwanted office towers up and down the street.”

“Throughout the country, “Manhattanization” is a scary term that gets thrown at any developer who wants to increase⟳ density. And yet the number⟳ of Americans who want⟳ to live⟳ in NYC is not small; it’s huge. NYC 1-bedroom rents have⟳ been soaring, even as they stagnate nationwide: [data graph shown]. Someone wants to live⟳ in NYC, obviously.”

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