The two maps depict how the town of Newport looked in 1980 and 2010, highlighting the transformations that took place between these two years.
Overall, over the period, Newport experienced significant urbanization, with the addition of various new facilities and traffic modification at the expense of green spaces.
In 1980, Newport’s northern part consisted of a school and a hospital, with a large parking lot adjacent to the hospital. To the east, there was a lake, with three houses located in a nearby residential area. The railway station was situated in the south, separated by a major road running horizontally through the town. Additionally, there were trees scattered around the area.
By 2010, the school had been replaced by a shopping center, and the parking area had been relocated to the east of the hospital just nearby. Additionally, over the years, the adjacent greenery was completely removed to make way for the construction of a university and a sports ground. To the south of the lake, a factory was built, contributing to the industrialization of the town. The houses were developed into a multi-story building designed for apartments. The railway station was relocated to the west to allow for the railway extension into the western direction. The lake and the hospital remained unchanged.