Part 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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Band 9
The maps illustrate the current layout of the industrial area in Norbiton and the proposed future redevelopment.
Overall, the industrial site will be completely transformed into a residential area. All existing factories will be demolished and replaced by housing, while new facilities such as shops, a school, a medical centre and a playground will be added. In addition, several new roads and a bridge across the river will be constructed.
At present, the area mainly consists of factories arranged around a central roundabout, with a river running along the northern boundary and farmland located beyond it. In the future plan, most factories will be replaced by housing developments. A new road will extend northwards from the roundabout, crossing the river via a bridge and connecting to additional residential areas.
Furthermore, various community facilities will be introduced. Shops will be built to the west of the roundabout, while a medical centre will be located nearby. On the eastern side, a school and playground will be constructed, providing services for the growing residential community.
The maps illustrate the current layout of an industrial area in the town of Norbiton and the proposed future development of the site.
Overall, the industrial zone is set to undergo a significant transformation. All existing factories will be demolished and replaced with residential buildings, along with new public facilities such as a school, shops, a medical centre and a playground.
At present, the area contains eight factories arranged around a circular road. The site is located south of a river, while farmland lies on the opposite side. The industrial buildings are connected by several roads leading to the roundabout in the centre.
According to the future plan, the factories will be removed and replaced by seven houses built around the circular road. A new road will extend northwards and a bridge will be constructed over the river to connect the development to the farmland. In addition, a school will be built to the east of the roundabout, while shops and a medical centre will be located to the south. A large playground will be constructed near the river.
Band 9
The provided maps depict the current layout and prospective development of the industrial area within Norbiton.
Overall, the future plans indicate a significant transformation, introducing various amenities, enhanced road structures, and a shift in land use from industrial to mixed-use residential and recreational areas.
The existing map of Norbiton features an industrial zone primarily characterized by a factory in the southwest. This area is bordered to the north by a river, to the east by agricultural fields, and to the south by the town. The layout comprises several straight and curved roads that facilitate access, though they are relatively straightforward and limited in connectivity. Each specified area, whether it be the town or the farmland, is delineated clearly with dashed lines, emphasizing its current boundaries and functional zoning.
In contrast, the future development plan for the Norbiton industrial area illustrates a marked shift towards a more complex and integrated urban environment. Noteworthy additions include a playground, a medical centre, shops, and a school, strategically positioned in proximity to the new circular road. Furthermore, enhanced road systems are apparent, with extensions from the main ring road leading towards the relocated factories and crossing into the farmland. This reconfiguration not only preserves the core geographical elements, such as the river and town location, but also significantly improves accessibility and provides essential services, thereby reflecting a comprehensive approach to community planning.
Band 7
The maps illustrate an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and the planned future development of the site.
As we can see from the second map, shops, a medical centre, a playground, and a school are the latest additions in the places where there are now factories . The places for shops and the medical centre have been reserved near the ring road. We can see a second ring road in the second map on the south side of the industrial area.
Two roads have been extended from the main ring road in the second map. The first road leads to the farmland, crossing the river, whereas the second road leads to the relocated factories. The location of the main town near the industrial area remains the same.
The present map is pretty simple, whereas the map for planned future development is pretty complex. In the map for future development, various modern facilities have been added to meet the demands of future generations.
The image is a comparison of the current and planned future development of the Norbiton industrial area. The top map shows the current layout with a river to the north, farmland to the east, and a town to the south with dashed lines marking their boundaries. A factory is located to the southwest with a shaded rectangle representing a housing area and various straight and curved lines indicating roads. The compass rose points north. The bottom map depicts the planned future development with the same river, farmland, and town placement. However, it includes a playground to the east, a circular road with branches leading to various buildings, including what appears to be a housing area represented by shaded rectangles. The roads are more interconnected and there are additional smaller roads or paths.
The image is a comparison of the current and planned future development of the Norbiton industrial area. The top map shows the current layout with a river to the north, farmland to the east, and a town to the south with dashed lines marking their boundaries. A factory is located to the southwest with a shaded rectangle representing a housing area and various straight and curved lines indicating roads. The compass rose points north. The bottom map depicts the planned future development with the same river, farmland, and town placement. However, it includes a playground to the east, a circular road with branches leading to various buildings, including what appears to be a housing area represented by shaded rectangles. The roads are more interconnected and there are additional smaller roads or paths.
The maps illustrate an industrial site, along with a future planned development of Norbiton town.
Overall, the industrial area is planned to be replaced by residential developments, along with new transport routes and public amenities.
In the northern part of the area, several land-use changes are planned. The farmland that is situated near the river will be reduced considerably. In addition, the current road network will be expanded, and a new bridge will be constructed across the river.
On the other hand, the central area is planned to undergo substantial redevelopment. At present, the area is largely industrial, with factories arranged around a central road system and limited access across the river. This will be replaced by largely residential areas across the river. In addition, new public facilities, including shops and a medical centre, will be constructed in the centre. A school and a playground will also be established near the river.
The maps display the current condition of an industrial complex in Norbiton City, and the future development plan in the area.
Overall, the current industrial area, which now consists of many factories, will later be converted into a housing complex. The major changes that can be seen are the demolition of all factories, the extension of some roads, and the construction of public facilities.
As seen, the central roundabout will still exist from the industrial area; however, a new small roundabout will be constructed right above the existing one. Factories will be demolished completely, and the housing complex will be introduced in that area, as well as some public facilities such as shops, a medical centre, a playground, and a school.
Moreover, some of the housing buildings will be developed on the empty areas: 2 housings will be located on the north-west side of the roundabout, and 1 housing building will be placed across the river. This housing development will include the construction of the roads and a bridge.
The maps compare the current industrial area in the town of Norbiton with the proposed plan for its future development.
Overall, the site is expected to change dramatically from an industrial zone into a mainly residential area with various community facilities. While the river and surrounding farmland will remain largely unchanged, factories will be removed and replaced by housing and public services.
At present, the area contains several factories located around a central roundabout and along the connecting roads. A river runs along the northern boundary, separating the industrial area from farmland. The town lies to the west, and a main road forms the southern boundary. There are no residential buildings or social amenities in the current layout.
According to the plan, all factories will be demolished and replaced with housing developments. New residential units will be built around the central roundabout and along newly extended roads. In addition, a school will be constructed in the eastern part, while a playground will be added near the river. Shops and a medical centre will also be introduced, and a new bridge will improve access across the river.
The given maps illustrate the future development plan of the industrial area in the town of Norbiton.
Overall, the Norbiton industrial area will be completely converted into a residential area in the future, along with some additional facilities.
Currently, in the east of the Norbiton industrial zone, where the factories are along the path, will be removed, and residential buildings will be built on both sides of the road. The playground will also be added near the river in the east of the town, and a school will also be constructed in front of the eastern road that connects with the junction in the center of the town.
Two new roads will be constructed from the main junction; one toward the north of the town with a bridge that connects the housing area which is in front of the road, and the other towards the western side, which also connects two residential buildings. A small junction will also be built in the south of the town. The medical centre will be open in the south of town between the junction and shops will also open near the large junction opposite the medical centre. band 8.5 to 9
The given two maps illustrate an industrial zone in the city of Norbiton, and how planned to modernize of the field in the future.
Overall, it is evident that while the northern area is currently farmland, it is intended to accommodate new housing in the future. In addition, all of the factories around the roundabout and main road will be replaced by institutions and new housing.
Nowadays, surrounding the main road and roundabout, there are several factories. In addition, the agricultural area is located above a continuous river. This farmland in the north will be replaced by residential building, which will cause the agricultural area to shrink. Moreover, a bridge will be built across the river to link the new housing area with the farmland.
On the other hand, most of the factories around the roundabout will be removed, and a medical centre and shops will be constructed just south of the main roundabout. As a final point, a school will be built further east close to the eastern housing area, while a playground will also be introduced near the eastern residential area.