Comparisons
Melaka vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Malaysia: Negeri Sembilan and Kelantan
Melaka in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Melaka followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Melaka, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Malacca City. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Melaka follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Melaka fare in comparison to others in Malaysia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Melaka was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in Malaysia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Malaysia, street construction in Melaka has become more connected. Melaka ranked 3rd in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.
Melaka in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Melaka is Malacca City with an SNDi of 3.89, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Malacca City with an SNDi of 3.89, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Malacca City, Malacca City
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Melaka rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Melaka, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Malacca City. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Melaka follow the same region trend.
To date, Melaka is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in Malaysia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Malaysia, the street network in Melaka has become more connected. Melaka ranked 3rd in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.