The maps below show a town centre in 1990 and the same town centre today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

The diagrams illustrate how a particular

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has been changed over a period of time from 1990. In general, the

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has been renovated to provide more facilities for residents, albeit maintaining its structure. Notably, new zebra crossings are now available for pedestrians. In 1990, to the north of the

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were 5 distinct shops, including Newsagent, Grocer, Baker, Butcher and Cafe, with a childcare

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adjacent to the east. In the middle of the

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were a park, library and

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hall located, bordered by Newton, Smith, Oldfield, and Green Street. A row of housing was situated to the south,

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two separate banks were opposite to the east of the childcare

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and

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hall. At present, vehicles are banned from Smith Street, where residents can access the shopping mall, at the expense of 5 different shops. Except for these changes, the middle area and childcare

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maintain their position,

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the bank opposite the

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hall has been demolished for a cafe shop. Houses have been upgraded into apartment blocks, with new crossing lines for pedestrians on Green and Oldfield Street.