Comparisons
Santiago Metropolitan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Chile: Valparaiso and Bio-Bio
Santiago Metropolitan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Santiago Metropolitan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Santiago Metropolitan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Santiago, Peñaflor and Melipilla. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Santiago rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Peñaflor followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Melipilla peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Santiago Metropolitan fare in comparison to others in Chile? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Santiago Metropolitan was the 10th-most disconnected out of the 16 regions in Chile. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Chile, street construction in Santiago Metropolitan has become more connected. Santiago Metropolitan ranked 5th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.
Santiago Metropolitan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Santiago Metropolitan is Peñaflor with an SNDi of 4.5, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Melipilla with an SNDi of 2.54, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Melipilla, Peñaflor
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Santiago Metropolitan rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Santiago Metropolitan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Santiago, Peñaflor and Melipilla. Out of the three cities, Peñaflor does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Peñaflor was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
To date, Santiago Metropolitan is the 6th-most disconnected out of the 16 regions in Chile. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Chile, the street network in Santiago Metropolitan has become more connected. Santiago Metropolitan ranked 5th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.