Comparisons
Tianjin vs. the other two most closely populated regions in China: Jilin and Yunnan
Tianjin in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tianjin peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Tianjin, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Tianjin, Binhai New Area and Gulin. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tianjin peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Binhai New Area followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gulin followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Tianjin fare in comparison to others in China? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Tianjin was the 14th-most disconnected out of the 31 regions in China. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in China, street construction in Tianjin has become more connected. Tianjin ranked 8th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 21st in 1991-2005 and 14th in 2006-2020.
Tianjin in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Tianjin is Gegu with an SNDi of 5.02, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is 毕家村 with an SNDi of 2.4, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: 毕家村, Gegu
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tianjin rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Tianjin, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Tianjin, Binhai New Area and Gulin. Out of the three cities, Binhai New Area and Gulin do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Binhai New Area followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Gulin followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
To date, Tianjin is the 11th-most disconnected out of the 31 regions in China. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in China, the street network in Tianjin has become more connected. Tianjin ranked 8th in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 11th in 2006-2020.