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 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 maps illustrate the before and the after of Islip town reconstruction. There are several improvements that have been planned to appeal.
Overall
, it is obvious that not only the number of facilities is going to be increased but
also
extra accommodations will be added.
Moreover
, The main road will be transformed into the Dual carriageway so the transformation for vehicles and passengers would be easier. First of all, Shopping centres were located on the both North and South sides of the main road. In future developments, these areas are going to be changed to 4 sections on the one side of commercial buildings, which includes the Bus station, and car park.
In addition
, new housing and on the other side, the number of mansions next to the shops on the east side of the city will grow .
Secondly
, the Main road will transform into pedestrians only and its remaining will be the Dual carriageway so far. Before the development, there was no path to reach the housing, which was located in the south of the city, but after the next enhancements, the carriageway will be continued across the residential buildings.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • town center
  • commercial buildings
  • residential buildings
  • main road
  • pedestrian-only zone
  • ring road
  • divert traffic
  • housing areas
  • expansion
  • development plans
  • green spaces
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