Comparisons
Tirane vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Albania: Durres and Shkoder
Tiranë in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tiranë rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Tiranë, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Tirana. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Tiranë follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Tiranë fare in comparison to others in Albania? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Tiranë was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Albania. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Tiranë ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
Tiranë in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Tiranë is Tirana with an SNDi of 4.43, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Tirana with an SNDi of 4.43, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Tirana, Tirana
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tiranë rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Tiranë, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Tirana. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Tiranë follow the same region trend.
To date, Tiranë is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Albania. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Albania, the street network in Tiranë has become more connected. Tiranë ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.