Comparisons
Grand Bassa vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Liberia: Bong and Nimba
Grand Bassa in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Grand Bassa peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Grand Bassa, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Buchanan. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Buchanan rose steadily.
How do development practices in Grand Bassa fare in comparison to others in Liberia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Grand Bassa was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Liberia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Liberia, street construction in Grand Bassa has become more disconnected. Grand Bassa ranked 3rd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
Grand Bassa in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Grand Bassa is Buchanan with an SNDi of 4.35, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Buchanan with an SNDi of 4.35, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Buchanan, Buchanan
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Grand Bassa rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Grand Bassa, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Buchanan. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Grand Bassa follow the same region trend.
To date, Grand Bassa is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Liberia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Liberia, the street network in Grand Bassa has become more disconnected. Grand Bassa ranked 3rd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.