The provided maps illustrate the current layout of a small town centre in Islip and a proposed development plan, highlighting the changes in infrastructure and facilities.
Overall, a brief analysis reveals that several significant changes will be made to the Islip town over the period, including the addition of new facilities such as a bus station, shopping center, and car park, and the relocation of some infrastructure such as the main road into a pedestrian-only area. However, no infrastructure will be removed.
Looking at the maps in more detail, at present, one main road runs through the middle of the town center with shops on two sides: north and south. Moreover, to the northernmost part is situated countryside, while the south side has two housing areas in different locations. In addition, a school stands on the southwest corner, whereas the southeast side has a park.
Regarding the second map, the plan will improve the countryside into a dual carriageway. The present road will be transformed into a pedestrian-only area. In addition, the south side shops will be replaced by a bus station, shopping center, and car park, and new housing will replace the small shops. The present housing area will be relocated; there will be another housing area beside the park area. The school and housing will be situated in the same places, as well as the park, which will be made in the same place but reduced in size.