Comparisons
Mount Lebanon vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Lebanon: North and South
Mount Lebanon in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mount Lebanon followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Mount Lebanon, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Beirut and Aamchit [Byblos]. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Beirut rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Aamchit [Byblos] rose steadily.
How do development practices in Mount Lebanon fare in comparison to others in Lebanon? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Mount Lebanon was the 6th-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Lebanon. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Mount Lebanon ranked 6th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.
Mount Lebanon in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Mount Lebanon is Aamchit [Byblos] with an SNDi of 6.65, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Beirut with an SNDi of 3.75, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Beirut, Aamchit [Byblos]
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mount Lebanon rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Mount Lebanon, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Beirut and Aamchit [Byblos]. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Mount Lebanon follow the same region trend.
To date, Mount Lebanon is the 6th-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Lebanon. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Mount Lebanon ranked 6th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.