Comparisons
Aqmola vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Kazakhstan: South Kazakhstan and Qaraghandy
Aqmola in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Aqmola peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Aqmola, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Astana and Kokshetau. Out of the two cities, Kokshetau does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kokshetau followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Aqmola fare in comparison to others in Kazakhstan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Aqmola was the 5th-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Kazakhstan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Kazakhstan, street construction in Aqmola has become more disconnected. Aqmola ranked 6th in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.
Aqmola in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Aqmola is Astana with an SNDi of 2.73, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Kokshetau with an SNDi of 1.9, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Kokshetau, Astana
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Aqmola peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Aqmola, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Astana and Kokshetau. Out of the two cities, Kokshetau does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kokshetau rose steadily.
To date, Aqmola is the 7th-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Kazakhstan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Kazakhstan, the street network in Aqmola has become more connected. Aqmola ranked 6th in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.