Comparisons
Brest vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Belarus: Gomel and Mogilev
Brest in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Brest peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Brest, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Brest, Baranavichy and Haleva. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Brest followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Baranavichy rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Haleva followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
How do development practices in Brest fare in comparison to others in Belarus? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Brest was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Belarus. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Belarus, street construction in Brest has become more disconnected. Brest ranked 3rd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
Brest in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Brest is Haleva with an SNDi of 2.29, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Baranavichy with an SNDi of 1.9, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Baranavichy, Haleva
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Brest rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Brest, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Brest, Baranavichy and Haleva. Out of the three cities, Brest and Haleva do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Brest was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Haleva peaked in 1976-1990.
To date, Brest is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Belarus. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Brest ranked 3rd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.