Comparisons
Macedonia and Thrace vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Greece: Thessaly and Central Greece and Crete
Macedonia and Thrace in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Macedonia and Thrace rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Macedonia and Thrace, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Thessaloniki. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Thessaloniki followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Macedonia and Thrace fare in comparison to others in Greece? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Macedonia and Thrace was the 3rd-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 Macedonia and Thrace has become more connected. Macedonia and Thrace ranked 2nd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.
Macedonia and Thrace in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Macedonia and Thrace is Thessaloniki with an SNDi of 1.63, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Thessaloniki with an SNDi of 1.63, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Macedonia and Thrace rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Macedonia and Thrace, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Thessaloniki. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Macedonia and Thrace follow the same region trend.
To date, Macedonia and Thrace is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Greece. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Macedonia and Thrace ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.