The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.
The given maps depict the current Norbiton industrial
area
and the proposed plan for its future development. As can be seen in the first map, the industrial
area
is currently located on the eastern side of the town, south of the river. A roundabout is located at the
center
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centre
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, connecting two main roads for transportation.
Additionally
, there were eight factories
surrounded
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the road.
According to
the improvement project, there will be considerable change to the
area
. The industrial
area
will be converted into
residential
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a residential
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area
, all factories will be removed. On the left side of the
area
, shops will be constructed to enhance the amenities.
Moreover
, small roads will be built above the shops and in the center leading to housing near the river.
Next,
Smaller
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the Smaller
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roundabout will be added below the
remains
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one.
Move
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Moving
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to the right side, the noticeable feature is
that
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the establishment
the
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farmland in the northeast of the map.
Furthermore
,
playground
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a playground
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and school will be created for children,
along with
a medical
center
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centre
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to provide health services.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • industrial area
  • planned future development
  • factories
  • warehouses
  • railway line
  • shopping center
  • residential buildings
  • college
  • mixed-use zone
  • commercial
  • residential
  • educational
  • green spaces
  • pedestrian walkways
  • housing
  • community
  • retail services
  • revitalize
  • quality of life
  • vibrant
  • sustainable
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