Comparisons
Epirus and Western Macedonia vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Greece: Peloponnese, Western Greece and and Crete
Epirus and Western Macedonia in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Epirus and Western Macedonia followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Epirus and Western Macedonia, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Ioannina. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ioannina rose steadily.
How do development practices in Epirus and Western Macedonia fare in comparison to others in Greece? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Epirus and Western Macedonia was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Greece. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Greece, street construction in Epirus and Western Macedonia has become more disconnected. Epirus and Western Macedonia ranked 3rd in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Epirus and Western Macedonia in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Epirus and Western Macedonia is Ioannina with an SNDi of 2.12, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Ioannina with an SNDi of 2.12, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Ioannina, Ioannina
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Epirus and Western Macedonia rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Epirus and Western Macedonia, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Ioannina. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Epirus and Western Macedonia follow the same region trend.
To date, Epirus and Western Macedonia is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Greece. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Epirus and Western Macedonia ranked 3rd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.