Band 6+: The maps show Southside, a shopping mall, as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The maps elucidates the development plan of a shopping mall named Southside.

Overall, the mall is to be undergone a substantial change to both its interior and surrounding area.

Notable, the nearby golf course is projected to be cleared, replaced by a new department store, connecting to the surrounding by a separated entrance. On the opposite side, the carpark is planned to be expanded further east, replaced the once fitness center, resulting in it being almost tripple the size.

Inside the mall, located near the entrance, the info centre is projected to be built, replacing the cafe. The cinemas and play area is to be demolished and devided into a number of smaller blocks, leading to a significant increase in the number of shop opened. Similarly, the old department store is planned to be replaced by a series of fashion store. Despite all the dramatic changes to be carried out throughout the mall, the supermarket and its neighbor foodstall remain.