• Overall, it is noticeable that/ it is readily apparent that/what is noticeable from the
map is that/what is readily apparent from the map is that… (industrialized/modernized/urbanized/redeveloped) • Furthermore/In addition, there have been significant changes in housing and facilities over the given period. • Sth (i.e. the town) saw/witnessed dramatic/considerable changes. • Sth changed considerably/dramatically over the years/the time period. • The map showed the complete obliteration (= demolition) of the… to make room for (new)... • The place's infrastructure were renovated with the addition of sth