Trends
2.34
SNDi (2020)53 km
Total street network1975–2020
Analysis periodDisconnectedness burden of street construction in Xiangfen
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The chart above shows, for each construction period in Xiangfen, the SNDi of new street additions (bar height) and the volume added (bar width), so that bar area reflects the total disconnectedness burden of that period's construction. The 1975 period contributed the greatest disconnectedness burden, with 24 km of street added at an SNDi of 2.64. Overall, the SNDi of new street additions followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
Most recent snapshot
Taking into account the entire (i.e. aggregate) street network in Xiangfen as of 2020, the overall level of street-network sprawl is 2.34, which is well-connected.
Trends in street network construction
The SNDis of street construction for the respective time periods are 2.64, 4.44, 1.12 and 2.33. Disconnectivity in street construction in Xiangfen follows a zig-zag trend. In 1991-2005, street construction was most disconnected, while construction was most connected in 1976-1990.
Quantity of street network construction
The street network in Xiangfen spans a total of 53 kilometers. It is dominated by roads constructed prior to 1975. These roads have an SNDi of 2.64, which is relatively well-connected.
Effect on the aggregate network
New construction in each period adds to the total stock of streets, but does not change streets that have already been built. Therefore, it has a limited effect on the street network as a whole. The SNDis of the aggregate street network in the respective time periods are 2.64, 2.88, 2.36 and 2.34. The aggregate street network in Xiangfen increased in disconnectivity initially,but the trend has turned around after 1990.