The map compares plans for the city of Nelson in 2000 and nowadays.
Overall, it is evident that the city center experienced a significant change, and now it is surrounded by bicycles. Moreover, the north side of the map nowadays includes new buildings: a hall of residence, a new shopping center, and a new train station. Meanwhile, the south side also experienced dramatic changes.
In the city of Nelson in 2000, the main road ran from the west side to the east side of the city. While the university was built on the north side near trees, the train station was on the west side. The south side of the city’s old market was located on the west side near the city center, and the port was located at the bottom of the city.
Today, the city has changed significantly. The hall of residence has been built on the northwest side of the city, and a new train station has been placed on the north side. Moreover, trees were replaced by a new shopping center. Furthermore, the old market was reworked into a new shop on the west side, and a new covered market has been built on the east side. Additionally, the port experienced significant changes, and new restaurants and bars/clubs have been built on the west and east sides. The city center is surrounded by bicycles.