noun
- the processes by which rural areas become urban through population growth and development
- urban areas or developments that have been created through the urbanization process
Usage: plural form
Usage: plural form; refers to the resulting areas
Examples
- The rapid urbanizations in developing countries have created new challenges for city planners.
- Multiple urbanizations along the coast have changed the region’s character completely.
- These urbanizations lack adequate infrastructure for their growing populations.
- The government studied various urbanizations to understand successful development patterns.
- Environmental concerns arose from the uncontrolled urbanizations near the wetlands.
- Modern urbanizations often include mixed-use developments and green spaces.