Comparisons
Ajaria vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Georgia: Imereti and Tbilisi
Ajaria in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ajaria peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Ajaria, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Batumi. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Batumi peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Ajaria fare in comparison to others in Georgia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Ajaria was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 3 regions in Georgia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Georgia, street construction in Ajaria has become more disconnected. Ajaria ranked 3rd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
Ajaria in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Ajaria is Batumi with an SNDi of 2.92, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Batumi with an SNDi of 2.92, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Batumi, Batumi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ajaria peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Ajaria, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Batumi. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Batumi rose steadily.
To date, Ajaria is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 3 regions in Georgia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Ajaria ranked 3rd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.