Comparisons
Manitoba vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Canada: Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia
Manitoba in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Manitoba rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Manitoba, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Winnipeg. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Manitoba follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Manitoba fare in comparison to others in Canada? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Manitoba was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 8 regions in Canada. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Canada, street construction in Manitoba has become more connected. Manitoba ranked 2nd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.
Manitoba in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Manitoba is Winnipeg with an SNDi of 2.48, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Winnipeg with an SNDi of 2.48, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Winnipeg, Winnipeg
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Manitoba rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Manitoba, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Winnipeg. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Manitoba follow the same region trend.
To date, Manitoba is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 8 regions in Canada. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Manitoba ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.