Comparisons
Saint James vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Jamaica: Manchester and Clarendon
Saint James in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Saint James followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Saint James, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Montego Bay. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Montego Bay rose steadily.
How do development practices in Saint James fare in comparison to others in Jamaica? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Saint James was the 4th-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 Saint James has become more disconnected. Saint James ranked 5th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.
Saint James in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Saint James is Montego Bay with an SNDi of 5.86, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Montego Bay with an SNDi of 5.86, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: Montego Bay, Montego Bay
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Saint James rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Saint James, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Montego Bay. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Saint James follow the same region trend.
To date, Saint James is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 5 regions in Jamaica. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Jamaica, the street network in Saint James has become more disconnected. Saint James ranked 5th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.