Comparisons
Bruxelles vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Belgium: Vlaanderen and Wallonie
Bruxelles in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bruxelles followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Bruxelles, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Brussels. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Brussels peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Bruxelles fare in comparison to others in Belgium? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Bruxelles was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 3 regions in Belgium. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Bruxelles ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Bruxelles in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Bruxelles is Brussels with an SNDi of 1.55, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Brussels with an SNDi of 1.55, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Brussels, Brussels
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bruxelles rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Bruxelles, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Brussels. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Bruxelles follow the same region trend.
To date, Bruxelles is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 3 regions in Belgium. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Bruxelles ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.