The maps below show changes in the city of Nelson in recent times. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The maps illustrate the differences that took place in Nelson from 2000 till the present day. The number of facilities introduced to the area has increased significantly throughout the years whilst the area of the

city

centre

remains unchanged. The old market located in the west of the

city

was demolished and replaced by a new shop.

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the North-East of the

city

centre

, the forest was replaced by an innovative shopping mall. To the west of the shopping

centre

, a tramline is built to connect the

city

centre

to the neighbourhood. It is significant to note that the railway station was relocated, and an up-to-date train station is currently in use and shifted to the right of its original location.

Also

, to the North- West of the train station, a dormitory replaced the open area

next

to the university. To the right of the highway, a restaurant, bars, and clubs were introduced recently. A noticeable phenomenon is that the highway has been demolished and turned into a pedestrian walk.

Overall

, the

city

of Nelson modernises drastically, and the number of sites has risen from five to nine.