Comparisons
Lubuskie vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Poland: Swietokrzyskie and Warminsko-Mazurskie
Lubuskie in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lubuskie rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Lubuskie, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Zielona Góra and Gorzów Wielkopolski. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Zielona Góra peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gorzów Wielkopolski followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Lubuskie fare in comparison to others in Poland? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Lubuskie was the 6th-most disconnected out of the 16 regions in Poland. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Poland, street construction in Lubuskie has become more connected. Lubuskie ranked 4th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.
Lubuskie in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Lubuskie is Gorzów Wielkopolski with an SNDi of 2.01, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Zielona Góra with an SNDi of 1.86, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Zielona Góra, Gorzów Wielkopolski
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Lubuskie rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Lubuskie, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Zielona Góra and Gorzów Wielkopolski. Out of the two cities, Zielona Góra does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zielona Góra peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Lubuskie is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 16 regions in Poland. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Lubuskie ranked 4th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.