Part 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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The two maps provide information about the alterations that occurred in Port Harbour from 2000 to the present. With labels and pictures, both maps include several man-made features located on the land and in the water.
Looking from an overall perspective, it can be observed that the area became much more urbanized with the addition of commercial facilities and the road network was also constructed to improve access.
Looking at the details, looking at the northern part of the harbour public beach, remained unchanged throughout the period, while new dock was established to cater to more passengers. Regarding the north-west corner, showers& toilets and car park no changes were made to the original layout however fishing and marina areas replaced each other, moved to the lower section, and it expanded.
Furthermore, in the southern area of the map, a car park was built, and showers and toilets were built on top of it. Moreover, access to the area was improved; in addition, the castle, which was an uninvited guest, turned into a hotel. Although cafes and shops were installed extending from the shoreline, the lifeboats remained unchanged, and the public beach alternated with a private beach.
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The plans below illustrate changes in Porth harbour between 2000 and the present day.
Overall, the harbour has become more developed. Some facilities have been added, whereas others have been removed or replaced by other facilities.
In 2000, the area mainly consisted of a showers and toilets area, marinas specializing in private yachts and fishing boats, a dock, a lifeboat, two public beaches on each side of the plan (North, South), a disused castle, and a main road which connected with the southern road, providing access to the lifeboat.
Today, some facilities have been added, such as showers and toilets, which are located upstairs from the second car park. The road for the second car park has been removed, and the current road connects with the main road. Furthermore, the marinas have changed locations with each other, and one more dock has been built near the current one. One public beach has remained stable; however, the second belongs to the reconstructed castle, now a hotel. Moreover, cafes and shops have been built near the lifeboat.
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The plans illustrate the changes in the port harbor from 2000 to the present day. Overall, several venues have been reconstructed, including cafes and shops, the dock, as well as showers and toilets. The castle has been converted into a hotel, and the public beach area has been transformed into a private beach, while the marina and fishing boats remain in the same location.
The most noticeable feature is that the dock now has additional armadas and a passenger ferry located near private yachts. In 2000, across the road, there was an open space that has been developed into cafes and shops. Additionally, showers and toilets have been added to the north, providing two facilities for restroom use.
Furthermore, the castle has been repurposed as a hotel, which has led to the public beach on the west side being claimed as part of the hotel and modified into a private beach.
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The map above illustrates the layout of Port Harbour in 2000, whereas the map below presents the current view of the harbour, highlighting the similarities and differences.
Overall, Port Harbour has undergone a significant transformation over a period of more than two decades, becoming a tourism-related place compared to the past. Notably, there are substantial developments with the exception of the location of the dock and the lifeboat.
Upon closer examination, notwithstanding the fact that one of the showers & toilets remained at the same place, additional showers and toilets were built to the north of the car park, in the southwestern part of the map; hence, the number of restrooms has increased. Furthermore, the locations of the fishing boats and marina for private yachts were swapped.
In addition to the aforementioned points, cafes and shops were erected in the vicinity of the lifeboat, whereas the disused castle was demolished. What stands out is that a hotel was constructed in the previous location of the castle, leading to the transformation of the public beach into a private beach.
The two maps illustrate the transformation in Porth Harbour and how it looks between 2000 and today.
Overall, the most striking feature shown in the maps is that Porth Harbour underwent significant changes. The changes were replacement of the castle with a hotel. New street have been added around Porth Harbor. In addition, new facilities are being added to the beach.
To begin with, in 2000, the castle was located on the southern side of the beach; however, nobody used it. Furthermore, the public beach was situated near the castle, and a lifeboat was located at the top of the public beach. On the western side of the beach, there were various facilities; for example, at the top were showers and car park, and opposite them were the Marina (private yachts), and at the bottom were another car park and fishing boats. The main road connected the west and southern part, and road separated several roads. In the north part, there was a dock for passengers, and a public beach was nearby.
On other hand, at presents, the castle was removed, and a new hotel was build. The hotel owner purchased the beach and only allows visitors to enter. On the north side, a new dock was added. On the west part of the cost, new shower facilities were added near the car parking, and the fishing boats and Marine (private yachts) change location with one another. Moreover, the main road has not changed, but new roads have been added in the southern part. A cafe and shops area was built near the lifeboat.
The given map comprises the modifications highlighting the porth harbour from 2000 till the date. There is a significant change in both the dock areas as well as the beaches.
In the earlier, there is only one route directing from the main road to both the car parking zones. Surprisingly, In the modern era, there are two ways on either sides of the road for the vehicles to park. One shower room is splitted into two which were presented next to both these car areas. Moreover, on the north-east, the dock is extended to have more passenger ferries than the former.Public beach remained the same throughout the ages.
On the other hand,corresponding to the south-east direction,the retro castle has been renovated as a premium hotel stay for the peers. Furthermore, they also converted the private beach into a public pool down to the hotel. Few cafes and shops were established near the lifeboat. There is an intetresting finding that both the former fishing boats and the marine yatches were swiped their positions later.
In a nutshell, upon observing all the drastic changes, it clearly evident that, the porth harbour today with increased number of ferries,prior amenities together with tourists attains more wealth than in the earlier 2000.
The given map comprises the modifications highlighting the porth harbour from 2000 till the date. There is a significant change in both the dock areas as well as the beaches.
In the earlier, there is only one route directing from the main road to both the car parking zones. Surprisingly, In the modern era, there are two ways on either sides of the road for the vehicles to park. One shower room is splitted into two which were presented next to both these car areas. Moreover, on the north-east, the dock is extended to have more passenger ferries than the former. Public beach remained the same throughout the ages.
On the other hand, corresponding to the south-east direction, the retro castle has been renovated as a premium hotel stay for the peers. Furthermore, they also converted the private beach into a public pool down to the hotel. Few cafes and shops were established near the lifeboat. There is an intetresting finding that both the former fishing boats and the marine yatches were swiped their positions later.
In a nutshell, upon observing all the drastic changes, it clearly evident that, the porth harbour today with increased number of ferries, prior amenities together with tourists attains more wealth than in the earlier 2000.
The provided plans illustrate the developments that have occurred at Porth Harbour from 2000 to the present.
Overall, the harbour has been developed for tourism and transport; the quay system and ferry facilities have been expanded, and a hotel with a private beach replaced the disused castle, and new cafes and shops have been added.
In 2000, the harbour contained a single dock for passenger ferries, and a small marina for private yachts; the fishing boats were placed in a big area on the southern side, and the lifeboat station sat along the road. West of the harbour were two car parks and one block of toilets and showers.
Today, the harbour has two docks to the north-east. In terms of several facilities such as the car parks, the showers and toilets, and the lifeboat, these remain constant, whereas new cafes and shops have been added adjacent to the lifeboat. Additionally, an extra block of showers and toilets has been expanded. Regarding the marina for private boats, it has replaced the former station of fishing boats.
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