The diagram shows the changes that have taken place at West Park Secondary School since its construction in 1950. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. >> Write at least 150 words.

The diagram illustrates how West Park

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has transformed over a period of 60 years since its establishment in 1950. Over the years, an increasing number of parking spaces,

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decrease in playgrounds and sports fields have become noticeable features in our cities. The availability of parking spaces today is far greater than it was just 60 years ago, as cities increasingly prioritize automobile use over other forms of transportation.

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has had a significant impact on areas designed for leisure and sports activities, which generally occupy much larger footprints than parking lots. Playgrounds and sports fields have unsurprisingly been the first to suffer, with many becoming converted into parking areas or being lost completely

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urban sprawl.

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, there is much less recreational space available today than in the past, making it more difficult for individuals to engage in physical activity. The rise in parking lots has in many cases been accompanied by the construction of science blocks. Their purpose is to maximize the amount of usable floor space for laboratory and classroom work.