The maps illustrate the changes that took place in the town of Lakeside from 2000 to 2009. Overall, the town underwent a dramatic transformation over the period, becoming noticeably less green and more urbanized. Despite the construction of a number of new facilities, certain key features of the town remained unchanged.
In 2000, Lakeside had a simpler layout. The woodland formed the eastern boundary of the town. There was a river running from the southwest to the lake located in the northeast. The town used to contain a residential area in the southeast, and the industrial complex was situated just to its north. The western part of the town comprised the art center and two residential areas on either side of it. The town also had a school in the center, while the old town could be seen just to the north of it. The northern part of the town was occupied by the derelict warehouses.
By 2009, the town had experienced significant redevelopment. The woodland was reduced in size to make room for the expansion of the industrial complex. The removal of the residential area in the south also made way for this expansion. Although the lake remained in its original location, it shrank and became a small pond. The art center and residential area were removed and replaced with a multi-screen cinema and a shopping center, respectively. The derelict warehouse was also transformed into a car park, while the old town was demolished to make way for the construction of offices and a university. Despite the redevelopment of the surrounding areas, the residential area in the northwest and the school remained relatively unchanged.