The maps depict the current layout of Islip’s town center in juxtaposition with its proposed development plan.
It is evident that the forthcoming development will significantly alter the town’s configuration, with minimal persistence of the existing layout.
In the present arrangement, the northern region comprises open countryside, transitioning southward into a central area filled with shops flanking both sides of the main road. Further south, more commercial establishments are bordered by residential housing on the right and a school situated in the southeast. Additionally, to the south of these residences lies a park, with further housing positioned directly beneath it.
The proposed development plan indicates an ambitious transformation of the town center. The northern countryside will be replaced by a dual carriageway, facilitating improved transportation. The current commercial spaces will be repurposed into a bus station and a shopping center, with the main thoroughfare being designated for pedestrian use only. The park will be relocated to the southern edge of the development, while the previous park area will make way for additional housing units. Notably, the school will retain its original position, and existing residential areas will be diminished yet will remain largely intact, with some adjustments in their placement.