manhattanization means the construction of many tall or densely situated buildings in a city.
Etymology
From Manhattanize + -ation.
noun
- The construction of many tall or densely situated buildings in a city.“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.”