The aforementioned maps illustrate the significant changes of a town called "Islip" in two time periods: from 2005, when it first opened, to 2010.
Overall
, many new facilities were introduced. Linking Words
Furthermore
, the size of the amenities increased.
In 2005, to the north of the town, there was countryside, where shops were located below and across the main road. To the east, there was a park, Linking Words
whereas
housing was placed in the middle and to the south of the town. Linking Words
Additionally
, to the southwest, a school was constructed. More importantly, the main road was connected to other roads that led to the park and the school.
Turning to the 2010 map, the shops that were placed below the countryside were replaced with a bus station, a shopping centre, a car parking spot , and new housing. Linking Words
Moreover
, the main roads that are now constructed around the Islip are called "Dual carriageway", Linking Words
while
the area in between is for Pedestrians only. The number of housing units Linking Words
also
surged, but the size of the park decreased.Linking Words