Comparisons
Chisinau vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Moldova: Transnistria and Bender
Chişinău in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Chişinău peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Chişinău, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Chișinău. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Chișinău rose steadily.
How do development practices in Chişinău fare in comparison to others in Moldova? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Chişinău was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 4 regions in Moldova. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Chişinău ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
Chişinău in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Chişinău is Chișinău with an SNDi of 2.43, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Chișinău with an SNDi of 2.43, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Chișinău, Chișinău
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Chişinău rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Chişinău, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Chișinău. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Chişinău follow the same region trend.
To date, Chişinău is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 4 regions in Moldova. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Moldova, the street network in Chişinău has become more connected. Chişinău ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.