Comparisons
Rizal vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Philippines: Leyte and Bataan
Rizal in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Rizal peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Rizal, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Binangonan, Tanay and Baras. Out of the three cities, Tanay and Baras do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tanay rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Baras followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Rizal fare in comparison to others in Philippines? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Rizal was the 23rd-most disconnected out of the 57 regions in Philippines. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Philippines, street construction in Rizal has become more disconnected. Rizal ranked 48th in 1975, 53rd in 1976-1990, 42nd in 1991-2005 and 23rd in 2006-2020.
Rizal in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Rizal is Binangonan with an SNDi of 6.49, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Baras with an SNDi of 5.54, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: Baras, Binangonan
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Rizal peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Rizal, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Binangonan, Tanay and Baras. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Binangonan rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tanay rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Baras rose steadily.
To date, Rizal is the 50th-most disconnected out of the 57 regions in Philippines. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Philippines, the street network in Rizal has become more connected. Rizal ranked 48th in 1975, 52nd in 1976-1990, 51st in 1991-2005 and 50th in 2006-2020.