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.

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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 Senado2. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ? Reserva Jardim Complex3. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ? Torre Oscar Niemeyer4. Tokyo, Japan ? Toranomon Hills5. Tokyo, Japan ? Ark Hills Sengokuyama Mori Tower6. Tokyo, Japan ? The Yomiuri Shimbun Building7. Tokyo, Japan ? Japan Post Tower8. Sydney, Australia ? ANZ Bank Centre9. Sydney, Australia ? 85 Castlereagh Street10. Sydney, ...