Comparisons
North West vs. the other two most closely populated regions in South Africa: Free State and Limpopo
North West in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in North West rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in North West, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Seweding, Rustenburg and Potchefstroom. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in North West follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in North West fare in comparison to others in South Africa? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in North West was the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 9 regions in South Africa. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in South Africa, street construction in North West has become more connected. North West ranked 1st in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.
North West in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in North West is Rustenburg with an SNDi of 4.77, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Uitkomsdal with an SNDi of 2.23, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Uitkomsdal, Rustenburg
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in North West rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in North West, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Seweding, Rustenburg and Potchefstroom. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in North West follow the same region trend.
To date, North West is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 9 regions in South Africa. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in South Africa, the street network in North West has become more connected. North West ranked 1st in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.