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 two maps illustrate the transformation of a

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centre in the period from 1990 to the present day.

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, it can be seen that the

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has experienced significant redevelopment, particularly with the expansion of shopping and residential areas. In the northeastern section, east of Newton Street, a row of small shops has been replaced by a large shopping mall,

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the nearby children's centre remains untouched. Across from the new mall, the park, library, and

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hall have maintained their original positions. South of Green Street, a row of two-story houses

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been demolished and replaced with modern apartment blocks. In the western part of the

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, a bank opposite the

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hall has been removed to make way for a café,

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another bank in the Northwest corner stands unchanged.

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the

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centre has seen the introduction of pedestrian crossings on various streets, improving pedestrian access and safety.