The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagrams compare the current and proposed plans for Islip’s central area.

It is clear that

, in the future, a ring road is going to be constructed around the town centre.

Additionally

, current shops located on the north side of the main road will be replaced by various other facilities. Looking at the map of Islip as it is now, it is obvious there is a main street passing through the centre.

However

,

according to

the future plan,

this

route will be designated for pedestrians only; vehicles will travel on a ring dual carriageway

instead

.

Moreover

, the shops in the northern part of Islip are planned to be replaced by diverse facilities, including a bus station, a shopping centre, a car park, and new housing,

while

the shops in the southern section will remain unchanged.

Furthermore

, the size of the park currently situated in the southeast will be reduced, with the reclaimed land being used to build additional housing.