Comparisons
Santa Fe vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Argentina: Cordoba and Mendoza
Santa Fe in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Santa Fe followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Santa Fe, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Rosario, Santa Fe and Reconquista. Out of the three cities, Rosario and Santa Fe do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Rosario rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Santa Fe peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Santa Fe fare in comparison to others in Argentina? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Santa Fe was the 13th-most disconnected out of the 23 regions in Argentina. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Argentina, street construction in Santa Fe has become more connected. Santa Fe ranked 2nd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 13th in 2006-2020.
Santa Fe in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Santa Fe is Funes with an SNDi of 2.24, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is San Lorenzo with an SNDi of 1.17, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: San Lorenzo, Funes
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Santa Fe rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Santa Fe, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Rosario, Santa Fe and Reconquista. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Santa Fe follow the same region trend.
To date, Santa Fe is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 23 regions in Argentina. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Argentina, the street network in Santa Fe has become more connected. Santa Fe ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.