Comparisons
Attica vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Greece: Macedonia and Thrace and Thessaly and Central Greece
Attica in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Attica followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Attica, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Athens. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Attica follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Attica fare in comparison to others in Greece? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Attica was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Greece. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Greece, street construction in Attica has become more connected. Attica ranked 1st in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.
Attica in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Attica is Athens with an SNDi of 1.36, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Athens with an SNDi of 1.36, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Athens, Athens
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Attica rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Attica, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Athens. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Attica follow the same region trend.
To date, Attica is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Greece. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Attica ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.