Tatiana Gerasimenkoдобавила комментарий 5 лет назад
The number of its residents grew and the city became more modern and interesting.
Стало проживать больше людей, город стал Современней и интересней
The city drew more (and more) residents, becoming more modern/metropolitan and appealing/interesting.
Its population grew, and the city became more modern and attractive.
The number of its residents grew and the city became more modern and interesting.