Comparisons
Nova Scotia vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Canada: Newfoundland and Labrador and Saskatchewan
Nova Scotia in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nova Scotia rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Nova Scotia, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Halifax. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Halifax followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Nova Scotia fare in comparison to others in Canada? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Nova Scotia was the 7th-most disconnected out of the 8 regions in Canada. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Nova Scotia ranked 7th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.
Nova Scotia in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Nova Scotia is Halifax with an SNDi of 2.73, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Halifax with an SNDi of 2.73, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Halifax, Halifax
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Nova Scotia rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Nova Scotia, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Halifax. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Nova Scotia follow the same region trend.
To date, Nova Scotia is the 7th-most disconnected out of the 8 regions in Canada. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Nova Scotia ranked 7th in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.