The chart illustrates changes in land use in Seaville, a coastal town, over a 30-year period from 1990 to 2020. Five categories of land use are shown: residential, industrial, agricultural, recreational, and commercial.
Overall, the most notable trend is the continuous growth of residential and recreational land, while industrial and agricultural areas declined steadily. Commercial land, on the other hand, remained unchanged throughout the period.
In 1990, residential land accounted for 30% of total use, and this figure rose consistently over the years, reaching 45% in 2020. Similarly, recreational land showed a steady increase, doubling from 10% in 1990 to 25% by 2020. These increases suggest a shift towards housing and leisure activities in Seaville.
By contrast, industrial land use dropped sharply from 20% in 1990 to only 5% in 2020, reflecting a decline in manufacturing or related activities. Agricultural land also fell from 25% to 10% over the same period, indicating reduced importance of farming in the coastal town. Meanwhile, commercial land remained stable at 15% across all four decades.
In summary, Seaville has transformed significantly, with land increasingly devoted to residential and recreational purposes, while industrial and agricultural areas have diminished. This change highlights the town’s development towards a more urbanized and leisure-oriented environment