The table illustrates the proportions of different land use types in the coastal town of Seaville from 1990 to 2020.
Overall, while land used for residential and recreational purposes experienced significant increases throughout the period, the figures for the remaining categories witnessed noticeable decreases and stability. Additionally, residential land headed the list over the 30-year duration.
In 1990, it is clear that the rate of land use for residence was the highest, accounting for 30%, double that of commercial use. Agriculture was slightly lower with 25%, which was 5% higher than industrial use. The percentage of recreational land occupied the lowest percentage, at only 10%.
Over the next 30 years, considerable upward trends were seen in the proportions of residential and recreational uses, occupying 45% and 25% respectively. In contrast, land utilized for industry and agriculture underwent remarkable declines, standing at 5% and 10% respectively in 2020. Lastly, the rate of commercial land remained unchanged over the given period.
