Comparisons
Gyeonggi-do vs. the other two most closely populated regions in South Korea: Busan and Daegu
Gyeonggi-do in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gyeonggi-do followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Gyeonggi-do, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Seoul, Dongducheon and Hwado. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Gyeonggi-do follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Gyeonggi-do fare in comparison to others in South Korea? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Gyeonggi-do was the 14th-most disconnected out of the 15 regions in South Korea. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in South Korea, street construction in Gyeonggi-do has become more connected. Gyeonggi-do ranked 12th in 1975, 13th in 1976-1990, 14th in 1991-2005 and 14th in 2006-2020.
Gyeonggi-do in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Gyeonggi-do is Bongdam with an SNDi of 3.46, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Daegot with an SNDi of 1.62, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Daegot, Bongdam
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Gyeonggi-do rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Gyeonggi-do, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Seoul, Dongducheon and Hwado. Out of the three cities, Dongducheon and Hwado do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Dongducheon followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hwado followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
To date, Gyeonggi-do is the 14th-most disconnected out of the 15 regions in South Korea. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in South Korea, the street network in Gyeonggi-do has become more connected. Gyeonggi-do ranked 12th in 1975, 14th in 1976-1990, 14th in 1991-2005 and 14th in 2006-2020.