Comparisons
Saskatchewan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Canada: Nova Scotia and Manitoba
Saskatchewan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Saskatchewan rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Saskatchewan, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Saskatoon and Regina. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Saskatoon followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Regina peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Saskatchewan fare in comparison to others in Canada? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Saskatchewan was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 8 regions in Canada. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Saskatchewan ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Saskatchewan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Saskatchewan is Saskatoon with an SNDi of 2.5, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Regina with an SNDi of 2.11, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Regina, Saskatoon
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Saskatchewan rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Saskatchewan, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Saskatoon and Regina. Out of the two cities, Saskatoon does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Saskatoon was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
To date, Saskatchewan is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 8 regions in Canada. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Saskatchewan ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.