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 images illustrate the current layout of Islip town centre alongside proposed developments.

Overall

,

it is clear that

the maps depict significant changes in facilities, including the introduction of the main road and public amenities, the replacement of shops, the relocation of houses, and the removal of the countryside. Presently, there is only one main road between the two shops.

However

, the new scheme will build a roundabout with a dual carriageway surrounding the city centre.

Subsequently

, Islip now has shops in the central area, and one of them is planned to change with new buildings

such

as a shopping centre, a car park, a bus station, and new residences.

Furthermore

, the position of the old houses, which are in the central area, will be moved to the west and east, respectively. Surprisingly, the countryside which is in the northern area will be eliminated in the next period. Despite these changes, the eastern park and the southern school remained consistent throughout the period, but their sizes changed.