Comparisons

2.43.244.8<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of street additions
2.43.244.8<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
KalugaTver'Orel

Kaluga vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Russia: Tver' and Orel

Kaluga in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kaluga rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Kaluga, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Kaluga and Obninsk. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kaluga peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Obninsk followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.

How do development practices in Kaluga fare in comparison to others in Russia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Kaluga was the 57th-most disconnected out of the 79 regions in Russia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Russia, street construction in Kaluga has become more connected. Kaluga ranked 21st in 1975, 36th in 1976-1990, 57th in 1991-2005 and 57th in 2006-2020.

Kaluga in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Kaluga is Kaluga with an SNDi of 2.04, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Obninsk with an SNDi of 1.84, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Obninsk, Kaluga

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kaluga rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Kaluga, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Kaluga and Obninsk. Out of the two cities, Obninsk does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Obninsk followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.

To date, Kaluga is the 43rd-most disconnected out of the 79 regions in Russia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Russia, the street network in Kaluga has become more connected. Kaluga ranked 21st in 1975, 27th in 1976-1990, 38th in 1991-2005 and 43rd in 2006-2020.