Comparisons

22.533.5<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of street additions
22.533.5<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
BrandenburgThuringenMecklenburg-Vorpommern

Brandenburg vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Germany: Thuringen and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Brandenburg in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Brandenburg rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Brandenburg, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Potsdam, Cottbus - Chóśebuz and Hennigsdorf. Out of the three cities, Potsdam and Cottbus - Chóśebuz do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Potsdam followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cottbus - Chóśebuz followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.

How do development practices in Brandenburg fare in comparison to others in Germany? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Brandenburg was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 16 regions in Germany. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Germany, street construction in Brandenburg has become more disconnected. Brandenburg ranked 6th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.

Brandenburg in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Brandenburg is Hennigsdorf with an SNDi of 3.49, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Cottbus - Chóśebuz with an SNDi of 1.51, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Cottbus - Chóśebuz, Hennigsdorf

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Brandenburg rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Brandenburg, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Potsdam, Cottbus - Chóśebuz and Hennigsdorf. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Brandenburg follow the same region trend.

To date, Brandenburg is the 7th-most disconnected out of the 16 regions in Germany. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Germany, the street network in Brandenburg has become more connected. Brandenburg ranked 6th in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.