Comparisons
Centre-Val de Loire vs. the other two most closely populated regions in France: Bretagne and Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
Centre-Val de Loire in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Centre-Val de Loire peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Centre-Val de Loire, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Tours, Orléans and Chartres. Out of the three cities, Orléans and Chartres do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Orléans peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Chartres peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Centre-Val de Loire fare in comparison to others in France? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Centre-Val de Loire was the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in France. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in France, street construction in Centre-Val de Loire has become more disconnected. Centre-Val de Loire ranked 6th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.
Centre-Val de Loire in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Centre-Val de Loire is Orléans with an SNDi of 2.9, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Chartres with an SNDi of 2.27, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Chartres, Orléans
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Centre-Val de Loire rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Centre-Val de Loire, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Tours, Orléans and Chartres. Out of the three cities, Chartres does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Chartres peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Centre-Val de Loire is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in France. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in France, the street network in Centre-Val de Loire has become more disconnected. Centre-Val de Loire ranked 6th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.