The two maps below show the changes in the town of Denham from 1986 to the present day. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The provided maps illustrate how the town of Denham has changed from 1986 until today. From an

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perspective, it is readily apparent that the number of households has increased,

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areas used for livestock have been pulled down to support urban planning. A closer look at the illustrations reveals that the growing population in the town has made it necessary to add new houses. Farmlands located in both the southwest and northeast parts of the territory have been replaced by modern buildings.

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, shops have been completely shut down, and

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, their area has been converted into homes for new residents. A noticeable improvement is that trees in the garden have been chopped down,

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the large house has been developed into a retirement home with the construction of an additional two buildings.

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, with the rising quantity of families with children, the primary school has been enlarged.

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, the bridge for crossing the river kept its position, whilst the pathway on the eastern side has been removed.