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Speed of Urban Development

April 20th 2011 01:39
As reported on the WebUrbanist, in cities such as Dubai, Las Vegas or Shanghai the rate of change over recent decades has been jaw-dropping.
Below are some incredible contrasts which demonstrate the varying landscapes. Read the original article here.


change in Shanghai
Shanghai, China – 1990 and 2010




rate of change in Dubai
Dubai - 1990 and 2003




Las Vegas, desert to mega city
Las Vegas, Nevada – 1954 and 2009





how Tokyo has changed
Tokyo, Japan – 1960s and 2010




fastest growing city in the world. Shenzhen, China
Shenzhen, China. The fastest growing city in the world.
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