The maps below show the changes that have taken place at the waterfront area of a town called Darwin between 2009 and 2014.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant

The provided maps illustrate the transformation of Darwin’s waterfront between 2009 and 2014.

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, the area dramatically shifted from an industrial to a predominantly residential zone.

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certain features remained constant, the industrial sectors experienced a complete demolishment. In 2009, the waterfront comprised a mix of industrial and recreational facilities. Near a school, an industrial zone encompassing a lake was situated. Adjacent to the central lake were two swimming pools on the seaside and a convention centre on the left side next to the ring road. A larger industrial area containing three residential blocks occupied the south side of the town. The right side featured a fishing dock extending into the sea. By 2014, the previously industrial land had been entirely converted into residential areas and supporting facilities. In the north,

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a new swimming pool was constructed on the industrial land, the school, pond, convention centre, fishing area, and two original swimming pools were intact. In the south, a new university was erected to serve the higher educational needs of the increasing number of citizens. Three additional living buildings were constructed behind the old ones. A new harbour was erected on the sea, connecting with the main road by the footpath.