Manhattanization

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October 2006 photo of a portion of the Miami skyline. Having more cranes on the skyline than buildings, it's a prime example of the term manhattanization.Photo: Marc Averette
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October 2006 photo of a portion of the Miami skyline. Having more cranes on the skyline than buildings, it's a prime example of the term manhattanization.
Photo: Marc Averette
Miami's midtown is another example of Manhattanization. Note the dense construction of many tall buildings in the same area.Photo: Marc Averette
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Miami's midtown is another example of Manhattanization. Note the dense construction of many tall buildings in the same area.
Photo: Marc Averette

Manhattanization was a pejorative word used by critics of the highrise buildings going up in San Francisco, California during the 60's and 70's, who were concerned the skyscrapers would block views of the surrounding hills. The term "Manhattanization" has been applied to Miami, Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada recently, in an economic light. Another wave of highrise buildings has started in San Francisco, but this wave has been met with very light opposition.

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