Lusk is one town in Ireland where the population increased between 1996 and 2016 - Junior Cycle Geography - Question b - 2021

The area labelled A is a good location for the construction of a housing site for several reasons. Firstly, it is a large site located on flat land, which is vital for building houses with front and back gardens as well as space for green areas. Secondly, there appears to be a cluster of buildings nearby, which suggests possible employment opportunities in the factory located in the photograph's left middle area. Additionally, there is existing infrastructure that provides access to roads for residents. The presence of a nearby housing estate indicates that the area has essential services such as a sewage system and access to utilities like electricity and water supply.

There has been a change in land use from 2019 to 2020 from Agricultural to Educational. This is evident from the background of the aerial photograph where the previous land for agriculture is now occupied by educational facilities like Lusk Community College, emphasizing the growing population's need for education services.