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 diagrams depict the current state of a small

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named Islip and plans for its future improvement.

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, the Islip

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centre

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is planned to undergo significant development, with the construction of a dual carriageway around the

centre

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and the replacement of the main

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with a pedestrian-only area.

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, several new facilities and housing areas are expected to be added. At present, the main

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runs through the

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of Islip, with shops located on both sides. Under the plan,

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road

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will become a pedestrian-only area,

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a dual carriageway will be built around the

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centre

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. The shops to the north of the main

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will be replaced by a bus station, a shopping

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, a car park and new housing. To the south of the main

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, some of the existing housing will remain,

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additional housing will be constructed in the eastern part of the

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. The park will

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remain,

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it will be smaller. Meanwhile, the school and the housing area to the south of the

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centre

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will stay largely unchanged.