Comparisons
Bekaa vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Lebanon: Nabatiyeh and Baalbak - Hermel
Bekaa in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bekaa followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Bekaa, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Zahle. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Bekaa follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Bekaa fare in comparison to others in Lebanon? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Bekaa was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Lebanon. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Bekaa ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
Bekaa in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Bekaa is Zahle with an SNDi of 4.16, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Zahle with an SNDi of 4.16, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Zahle, Zahle
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bekaa rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Bekaa, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Zahle. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Bekaa follow the same region trend.
To date, Bekaa is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Lebanon. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Bekaa ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.