Comparisons
Razavi Khorasan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Iran: Fars and Alborz
Razavi Khorasan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Razavi Khorasan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Razavi Khorasan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Mashhad, Neyshabur and Neqab. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mashhad rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Neyshabur was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Neqab was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Razavi Khorasan fare in comparison to others in Iran? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Razavi Khorasan was the 14th-most disconnected out of the 31 regions in Iran. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Iran, street construction in Razavi Khorasan has become more disconnected. Razavi Khorasan ranked 18th in 1975, 20th in 1976-1990, 16th in 1991-2005 and 14th in 2006-2020.
Razavi Khorasan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Razavi Khorasan is Neqab with an SNDi of 3.59, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Kashmar with an SNDi of 2.48, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Kashmar, Neqab
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Razavi Khorasan rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Razavi Khorasan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Mashhad, Neyshabur and Neqab. Out of the three cities, Neyshabur and Neqab do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Neyshabur was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Neqab fell steadily.
To date, Razavi Khorasan is the 19th-most disconnected out of the 31 regions in Iran. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Iran, the street network in Razavi Khorasan has become more connected. Razavi Khorasan ranked 18th in 1975, 20th in 1976-1990, 20th in 1991-2005 and 19th in 2006-2020.