Today's 'Explainer' goes over an urbanization term similar to 'Manhattanization', which we looked at last week. 'Brusselization' describes a controversial redevelopment phenomenon that springs from a particular past, which causes people to question the way their town is modernizing. So what is 'Brusselization', and how does it differ from 'Manhattanization'? 
Our sister site SkyriseCities.com, has the answer: 

A sea of modern towers can be spotted from the Atomium, image by Flickr user Oriol Salvador

The largest city in Belgium has historically been a microcosm of change, particularly when it comes to the appearance and urban fabric of its core. The arrival of Expo 58 brought with it a wealth of new office and residential blocks that were needed to turn the Northern Quarter, Brussels' central business district, into a thriving, progressive hub. But in the process, a significant number of buildings met the wrecking ball. This level of urban regeneration continued with the city's role as the centre of the European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which led to the destruction of several neighbourhoods around the Brussels-South railway station. 

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