Comparisons
Nicosia vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Cyprus: Limassol and Larnaca
Nicosia in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nicosia rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Nicosia, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Strovolos [Nicosia]. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Nicosia follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Nicosia fare in comparison to others in Cyprus? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Nicosia was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 4 regions in Cyprus. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Cyprus, street construction in Nicosia has become more disconnected. Nicosia ranked 4th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Nicosia in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Nicosia is Strovolos [Nicosia] with an SNDi of 3.07, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Strovolos [Nicosia] with an SNDi of 3.07, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Strovolos [Nicosia], Strovolos [Nicosia]
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Nicosia rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Nicosia, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Strovolos [Nicosia]. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Nicosia follow the same region trend.
To date, Nicosia is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 4 regions in Cyprus. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Cyprus, the street network in Nicosia has become more disconnected. Nicosia ranked 4th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.