The two maps illustrate how the outskirts of Fosbury changed between 1980 and 2015.
Overall, the area underwent significant modernization, with the addition of more commercial and recreational facilities, while some green areas and agricultural spaces were removed.
In 1980, the outskirts of Fosbury were relatively simple. There were houses located in the northern part, a hotel nearby, and a small grocer’s shop in the center. To the west of the grocer’s shop was a park, and to the southwest were tennis courts. A large area in the southeast was occupied by fields, reflecting the rural nature of the area.
By 2015, the region had been considerably developed. The grocer’s shop was replaced by a large supermarket with an adjacent car park, indicating commercial expansion. The tennis courts were removed and a modern sports center was constructed in their place. A roundabout was built in the center of the area to ease traffic flow, which also suggests infrastructure improvement. Additionally, warehouses replaced the fields in the southeast, showing a shift from agricultural use to industrial purposes. Despite these changes, the park, hotel, and houses remained intact, although surrounded by more urban development.
In conclusion, from 1980 to 2015, Fosbury’s outskirts transformed from a rural area into a more urbanized zone, with a focus on commercial, recreational, and industrial facilities.