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There are two maps, one of which shows Islip town centre at present and one which shows plans for
its redevelopment. A great many changes are anticipated to take place.
Currently, Islip town centre is comprised of a main road that has shops along either side. There is
housing behind the shops, and on the western edge of the main road there is a small side road
leading to a school. To the east, another side road leads to a park.
The proposed changes completely reshape the landscape of Islip. Only half of the shops will remain,
and the main road will be turned into a pedestrian walkway. On the northern side of what was once
the main road, there will be a bus station, a shopping centre, a car park, and some new housing. The
park in the east will be reduced in size and more new housing added, whilst perhaps the most
notable change of all will be a large dual carriageway that will encircle the whole town.
