Cities around the world are literally growing up.

The findings were true across continents, though the trend was especially strong in Asia.

The trend toward vertical development has accelerated in cities with populations exceeding 5 million.

The upwards of expansion of cities is no longer limited to huge metropolises like Tokyo.

The upwards of expansion of cities is no longer limited to huge metropolises like Tokyo.© Nryate via Wikimedia Commons

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