Comparisons

5678<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of street additions
5678<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
ClarendonManchesterSaint James

Clarendon vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Jamaica: Manchester and Saint James

Clarendon in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Clarendon peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Clarendon, we can consider one of its most populous cities: May Pen. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Clarendon follow the same region trend.

How do development practices in Clarendon fare in comparison to others in Jamaica? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Clarendon was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 5 regions in Jamaica. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Jamaica, street construction in Clarendon has become more disconnected. Clarendon ranked 3rd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.

Clarendon in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Clarendon is May Pen with an SNDi of 4.84, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is May Pen with an SNDi of 4.84, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: May Pen, May Pen

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Clarendon rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Clarendon, we can consider one of its most populous cities: May Pen. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in May Pen peaked in 1991-2005.

To date, Clarendon is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 5 regions in Jamaica. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Clarendon ranked 3rd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.