Over the past few decades, cities all around the world have undergone major changes as a part of global urbanization processes. More than fifty percent of the world’s population currently resides in cities, and by 2030, the world is anticipated to have 41 mega-cities with 10 million inhabitants or more.
With such large population growth, cities have likewise experienced unparalleled changes and development. In order to showcase the dramatic transformations of some of the world’s largest cities, like Paris, Sydney, Dubai, and Hong Kong, RENTCafe has compiled a series of Street View images that superimpose skylines of the past against what they look like today.
Find out how 42 skylines in 16 major cities have changed over time, after the break.
1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Centro Empresarial Senado
2. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Reserva Jardim Complex
3. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Torre Oscar Niemeyer
4. Tokyo, Japan – Toranomon Hills
5. Tokyo, Japan – Ark Hills Sengokuyama Mori Tower
6. Tokyo, Japan – The Yomiuri Shimbun Building
7. Tokyo, Japan – Japan Post Tower
8. Sydney, Australia – ANZ Bank Centre
9. Sydney, Australia – 85 Castlereagh Street
10. Sydney, Australia – Era Apartments
11. Paris, France – The Majunga Tower
12. Paris, France – Tour Carpe Diem (center), Tour D2 (left)
13. Paris, France – Tour Sequana
14. London, United Kingdom – The Shard and The Walkie-Talkie
15. London, United Kingdom – Heron Tower
16. London, United Kingdom – The Leadenhall Building
17. London, United Kingdom – The Tower, One St George Wharf
18. Moscow, Russia – International Business Center
19. Moscow, Russia – Rublevskie Ogni
20. Moscow, Russia – Zagorye Quarter Tower
21. Cape Town, South Africa – Portside Tower
22. Cape Town, South Africa – BG Bowman Gilfillan
23. Cape Town, South Africa – Standard Bank Centre
24. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – DAMAC Residenze
25. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Al Habtoor City Hotel
26. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – The Wind Tower I and II, Dubai Gate II
27. Singapore – Altez @ Enggor Street, Sky Suites @ Anson, Mapletree Anson
28. Singapore – Ocean Financial Centre
29. Singapore – One Shenton Tower 1 and 2, Asia Square Tower 1 and 2, Marina One East Tower
30. Hong Kong, China – 50 Connaught Road Central
31. Hong Kong, China – Hong Kong Government Headquarters
32. Hong Kong, China – The Oakhill
33. Taipei, Taiwan – Cathay Life Xinyi A3/Cathay Landmark
34. Taipei, Taiwan – Farglory Financial Center
35. Taipei, Taiwan – Far Eastern Banqiao Shopping Center, Modesty Home
36. Toronto, Canada – Maple Leaf Square and Ice Condominiums
37. Toronto, Canada – Harbourfront
38. Toronto, Canada – Shangri-La Hotel
39. Chicago, USA – 235 Van Buren
40. New York City, USA – Sky
41. San Francisco, USA – The Infinity Phase II, Lumina
42. Dallas, USA – Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, Hall Arts
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