Rapid development urbanizes the coastal towns, changing their character and economy.

His manner became noticeably urbaner after he moved to the city.

Scholars compared the urbanisms that emerged in different regions to understand how cities evolve.

The urbanness of the waterfront neighborhood attracted new cafes and galleries, giving the area a lively, contemporary feel.

As an urbaner, she preferred trendy cafés and rooftop gardens to quiet country lanes.

Her letters displayed the urbanities expected of a diplomat, even when describing difficult negotiations.

The rapid urbanizations along the coastline have altered migration routes for several bird species.

The urbanizer drew up plans for parks, transit, and mixed-use housing to transform the coastal town into a thriving city.

Urbanizers often prioritize infrastructure and zoning reforms to accommodate rapid population growth.

By the mid-20th century, the once-rural valley had been urbanized, transforming farms into neighborhoods.