Comparisons
Lofa vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Liberia: Bong and Grand Bassa
Lofa in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lofa rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Lofa, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Foya City and Voinjama. Out of the two cities, Foya City does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Foya City peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Lofa fare in comparison to others in Liberia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Lofa was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Liberia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Lofa ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Lofa in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Lofa is Voinjama with an SNDi of 4.98, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Foya City with an SNDi of 4.7, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Foya City, Voinjama
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Lofa rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Lofa, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Foya City and Voinjama. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Lofa follow the same region trend.
To date, Lofa is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Liberia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Liberia, the street network in Lofa has become more connected. Lofa ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.