Comparisons
Zhejiang vs. the other two most closely populated regions in China: Shandong and Henan
Zhejiang in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Zhejiang followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Zhejiang, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Hangzhou, Wenzhou and Ningbo. Out of the three cities, Ningbo does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ningbo peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Zhejiang fare in comparison to others in China? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Zhejiang was the 13th-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 Zhejiang has become more connected. Zhejiang ranked 12th in 1975, 14th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 13th in 2006-2020.
Zhejiang in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Zhejiang is Shitang with an SNDi of 7.63, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Fengqiao with an SNDi of 1.37, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Fengqiao, Shitang
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zhejiang followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Zhejiang, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Hangzhou, Wenzhou and Ningbo. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hangzhou rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Wenzhou rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ningbo rose steadily.
To date, Zhejiang is the 15th-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 Zhejiang has become more connected. Zhejiang ranked 12th in 1975, 15th in 1976-1990, 13th in 1991-2005 and 15th in 2006-2020.