Comparisons
Cluj vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Romania: Timis and Iasi
Cluj in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cluj followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Cluj, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Cluj-Napoca. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cluj-Napoca rose steadily.
How do development practices in Cluj fare in comparison to others in Romania? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Cluj was the 19th-most disconnected out of the 29 regions in Romania. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Romania, street construction in Cluj has become more connected. Cluj ranked 15th in 1975, 22nd in 1976-1990, 17th in 1991-2005 and 19th in 2006-2020.
Cluj in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Cluj is Cluj-Napoca with an SNDi of 2.66, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Cluj-Napoca with an SNDi of 2.66, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Cluj rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Cluj, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Cluj-Napoca. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Cluj follow the same region trend.
To date, Cluj is the 15th-most disconnected out of the 29 regions in Romania. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Cluj ranked 15th in 1975, 14th in 1976-1990, 13th in 1991-2005 and 15th in 2006-2020.