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

The maps compare the current layout of the Islip

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centre

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and the proposed rearrangement for its future improvement. At present, there is a main road crossing the

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centre

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from west to east, with a number of shops along both sides. Meanwhile, the countryside is located to the north of

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street,

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two housing areas are sited to the south of it.

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, two secondary roads connecting to the main artery lead to a school and a

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, respectively. In the planned development, the main road will only serve pedestrians. To the north of it, there is a new bus station, a shopping

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, a car

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and a housing area.

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, to the south of it, the shops will remain, but a new housing unit is going to be added.

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, a new dual carriageway surrounding the

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centre

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is projected to be built.

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, the

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and the school are expected to remain at the same places, but the sizes of them will be changed. The size of the school is planned to be enlarged,

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that of the

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will be reduced.

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, the Islip

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centre

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will be improved greatly with more houses, entertainment and transport facilities.