Comparisons
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur vs. the other two most closely populated regions in France: Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes and Hauts-de-France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Marseille, Nice and Toulon. Out of the three cities, Toulon does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Toulon peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur fare in comparison to others in France? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur was the 12th-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in France. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur ranked 12th in 1975, 12th in 1976-1990, 12th in 1991-2005 and 12th in 2006-2020.
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is Marignane with an SNDi of 4.81, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Avignon with an SNDi of 3.0, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Avignon, Marignane
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Marseille, Nice and Toulon. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur follow the same region trend.
To date, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is the 12th-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in France. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur ranked 12th in 1975, 12th in 1976-1990, 12th in 1991-2005 and 12th in 2006-2020.