The two maps illustrate how the grounds of a suburban medical centre have been altered since 2010 following the creation of car-free areas and a new travel interchange.
Overall
, it is clear from the plans that the site has shifted from a layout built for private vehicles to one designed for pedestrians and public transport. Linking Words
Although
the hospital building and the staff housing have been retained, almost everything else has been reshaped.
The first map reveals that, in 2010, a large car park occupied the southern section in front of the clinic, Linking Words
while
a busy road ran through the middle of the site. A small garden lay to the east, and the only bus stop stood on its far side, so patients had to cross heavy traffic to reach the clinic.
The second map shows that the car park has been converted into a tree-lined plaza with benches, and the road has been rerouted around the perimeter. Linking Words
Furthermore
, a transport hub combining bus and tram services has been constructed in the north-western corner and joined to the entrance by a covered walkway. The green space, meanwhile, has been enlarged to twice its original size, Linking Words
whereas
a pharmacy wing has been added to the east of the main block. Linking Words
Consequently
, if a patient who Linking Words
last
visited in 2010 returned today, they would find a calmer and much safer environment.Linking Words