The provided maps illustrate the current layout of Islip town centre and proposed plans for its future development. Overall, the town centre is set to undergo a significant transformation, moving from a road-dominated area to a pedestrian-friendly commercial hub, while also expanding its residential capacity. The most striking change involves the re-routing of the main road and the creation of a dedicated pedestrian zone in the core. Currently, a main road runs east to west through the centre of Islip, with shops bordering both its northern and southern sides. Under the planned development, this main road will be replaced by a dual carriageway that encircles the central area, effectively creating a bypass. The former main road and its immediate surroundings will be converted into a "Pedestrians only" zone. Within this newly pedestrianised core, a shopping centre is planned at the heart, flanked by a bus station to the west and a a car park to the east, facilitating easier access for visitors. Additional shops will also be situated below the shopping centre. Regarding residential areas, housing currently occupies the south of the main road, extending towards the school in the southwest and a park in the southeast. In the future, this housing will be retained, but new residential units are projected in two key locations: immediately north of the park, replacing a section of existing housing, and significantly, in the northern part of the map where countryside once stood. The park and the school are notably unaffected by the proposed changes, remaining in their original positions.
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