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Urbanise (Verb)

Impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon; "Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The city's inhabitants are determined to urbanise the outskirts by bringing public transportation and amenities to the area.
Children raised in the countryside often struggle when asked to urbanise and conform to city norms.
The influx of visitors is causing local wildlife to urbanise, losing their natural fear of humans.
Elderly parents may need time to urbanise and adapt to the fast-paced lifestyle of their children in the city.
Many rural artists decide to urbanise their style to make it more marketable to a city-based audience.

Make more industrial or city-like; "The area was urbanized after many people moved in".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The countryside began to urbanise as the new highway brought in developers and construction companies.
The government's plans to urbanise the rural area were met with opposition from local residents.
In an effort to urbanise the downtown district, the city invested in modern transportation systems and trendy restaurants.
As the demand for housing increased, the once-quaint town began to urbanise with high-rise buildings and busy streets.
The influx of new businesses led to a rapid urbanisation of the area, transforming it from a small village into a thriving metropolis.