The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The maps illustrate some changes to a public
garden
since it opened in 1920 and today respectively.
Overall
,
it is clear that
the playground changed considerably with the introduction of eight new features shown in the second diagram. It is noticeable that the square has more new facilities and
add
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only the
Rose
garden
located at the left-hand corner remained there since it is opened to the public. Today, a
Rose
garden
is located at the centre of the place and surrounded by seats. An amphitheatre for concerts is located on the left side of the
Rose
Garden
. In 1920, the centre of the Park was a fountain and the seats were located along the sides of the playground. There was a stage for musicians on the left side of the fountain.
However
, the children play’s area is added
in
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the left-hand edge, café is
also
added near the play area. An entrance for an underground
carpark
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car park
is
also
added near the play area. An entrance for the underground
carpark
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car park
is added at the left-hand intersection, which is near the new facilities, and water
feature
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.
While
in 1920, Pond for water plants was located in the right-hand corner, which was the
Rose
garden
near the pond. There was no entrance to the underground playground and the glasshouse was located the opposite pond.
Finally
, the
Rose
garden
in the left corner has disappeared today.
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  • alterations
  • renovations
  • modernize
  • upgraded
  • transformed
  • landscaping
  • facilities
  • amenities
  • preservation
  • heritage
  • green spaces
  • eco-friendly
  • public space
  • community impact
  • historical elements
  • conservation
  • recreational areas
  • urban planning
  • sustainable development
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