Comparisons
Steiermark vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Austria: Oberosterreich and Salzburg
Steiermark in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Steiermark followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Steiermark, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Graz. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Steiermark follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Steiermark fare in comparison to others in Austria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Steiermark was the 7th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Austria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Austria, street construction in Steiermark has become more connected. Steiermark ranked 3rd in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.
Steiermark in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Steiermark is Graz with an SNDi of 2.74, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Graz with an SNDi of 2.74, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Graz, Graz
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Steiermark rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Steiermark, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Graz. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Steiermark follow the same region trend.
To date, Steiermark is the 7th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Austria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Austria, the street network in Steiermark has become more connected. Steiermark ranked 3rd in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.