the maps below show the centre of a small town called islip as it is now, and plans for its development

The plans illustrate the current layout of Islip

town

centre and the proposal for

the

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future development.

Overall

, the

town

is projected to become more convenient for its residents, with the addition of recreational facilities, residences, and

road

infrastructures. At present, to the north, the countryside is located. Below

this

is a main

road

with two rows of shops on either side. Two small roads branching off from the main

road

lead to a school on the south-west and to a park on the opposite. Housing areas mostly dominate the southern part of the

town

. Regarding the future plan, the most noticeable change is that there will be the construction of a dual carriageway replacing the countryside and encircling the

town

. The north row of shops is set to be replaced by a bus station, a shopping centre, and a car park. A new residential community is expected to be adjacent to

such

facilities on the east side.

However

, the south row will remain as it is,

whereas

the main

road

will be pedestrianized. The size of the park will be reduced to make way for an additional housing area. The school and one of the existing housing communities will remain unchanged but appear to be outside of the dual carriageway.