The two given illustrations display the transformations in a city named Nelson from the year 2000 to the present day.
Overall, this city has undergone noticeable commercialization and focused on entertainment with the majority of key changes including the addition of a hall of residence, a new shopping center, two covered markets, a restaurant, bars and clubs. Notably, the present map has boosted air quality with added pedestrians and a bike rental scheme in the center.
Looking first at the northern area, the hall of residence and new shopping center has been built at the northwest and northeast area, respectively, with the university between them remaining the same position. Furthermore, the train station in the past has been refurbished into the new train station at the city’s center. Notably, pedestrian crossing also has been erected adjacent to this station, facilitating more convenient travelling.
Turning to the southern section with various developed amenities, city center now is practicing the bike rental scheme, mitigating air pollution and enhancing residents’ well-being. Moreover, these old markets in the western side has become the new modern shop and many new covered markets have set up in the eastern area, meeting needs’ consumers. The old road has been transformed into the pedestrians only. Additionally, the restaurant and new facilities: bars and clubs respectively opposing to new shop and the covered markets has been built. The port at the middle stayed the initial location.