The maps below show the changes that have taken place at the waterfront area of a town called Darwin between 2009 and 2014.

The provided maps illustrate the transformation of Darwin’s waterfront between 2009 and 2014.

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, the area dramatically shifted from an industrial to a predominantly residential zone.

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certain features were unchanged, the industrial sectors experienced a complete demolishment. In 2009, the waterfront comprised a mix of industrial and recreational facilities. Near a school, an industrial zone encompassing a lake was situated. Adjacent to the central lake were two swimming pools on the seaside and a convention centre on the left side next to the ring road. A larger industrial area containing three residential blocks occupied the south side of the town. The right side featured a fishing dock extending into the sea. By 2014, the previously industrial land had been entirely converted into residential areas and supporting facilities. In the north,

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a new swimming pool was constructed near the lake on the industrial land, the school, pond, convention centre, fishing area, and two original swimming pools remained unchanged. In the south, a new university was erected to serve the higher educational needs of the increasing number of citizens. Three additional living buildings were constructed behind the old ones. A new harbour was erected on the sea, connecting with the main road by the footpath.