Comparisons
Vlore vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Albania: Elbasan and Shkoder
Vlorë in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Vlorë followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Vlorë, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Vlora. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Vlora peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Vlorë fare in comparison to others in Albania? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Vlorë was the 5th-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Albania. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Albania, street construction in Vlorë has become more connected. Vlorë ranked 1st in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.
Vlorë in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Vlorë is Vlora with an SNDi of 3.92, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Vlora with an SNDi of 3.92, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Vlora, Vlora
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Vlorë rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Vlorë, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Vlora. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Vlorë follow the same region trend.
To date, Vlorë is the 2nd-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 Vlorë has become more connected. Vlorë ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.