The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The illustrations below depict the current Islip town centre and redevelopment plans.

Overall

, the Islip town tended to transform into a residential

area

, with a considerable addition of housing and facilities. Currently, there is only a main road from the west to the east, with north and south sides of shops. The main road will become a circular carriageway. Shops on the north side will be rebuilt into a bigger shopping centre with a bus station on the left and a car

park

on the right, improving

overall

functionality and quality of life.

In addition

, the new pedestrian path will take the place of the main road, providing a safer walking

area

for residents who live there.

Furthermore

, in terms of housing, there are only two communities now,

while

two more residential accommodations are planned to be erected, one will be beside the car

park

on the east, and the other will be on the west of the present

park

, sharing the same

area

with the original community.

Subsequently

, the new carriageway way will pass through the school, the southern housing

area

to the

park

, improving the convenience, compared to now.