Comparisons
Gilgit-Baltistan vs. the closest other region in Azad Kashmir by population: Azad Kashmir
Gilgit-Baltistan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gilgit-Baltistan was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Gilgit-Baltistan, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Skardu and Gilgit. Out of the two cities, Gilgit does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gilgit followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Gilgit-Baltistan fare in comparison to others in Azad Kashmir? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Gilgit-Baltistan was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 2 regions in Azad Kashmir. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Gilgit-Baltistan ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Gilgit-Baltistan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Gilgit-Baltistan is Gilgit with an SNDi of 4.96, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Skardu with an SNDi of 3.74, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Skardu, Gilgit
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Gilgit-Baltistan was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Gilgit-Baltistan, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Skardu and Gilgit. Out of the two cities, Gilgit does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Gilgit rose steadily.
To date, Gilgit-Baltistan is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 2 regions in Azad Kashmir. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Gilgit-Baltistan ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.