Comparisons
Castilla y Leon vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Spain: Galicia and Islas Canarias
Castilla y León in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Castilla y León peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Castilla y León, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Valladolid, León and Salamanca. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Valladolid peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in León rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Salamanca was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Castilla y León fare in comparison to others in Spain? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Castilla y León was the 5th-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Spain. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Castilla y León ranked 5th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.
Castilla y León in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Castilla y León is León with an SNDi of 2.08, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Burgos with an SNDi of 1.34, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Burgos, León
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Castilla y León rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Castilla y León, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Valladolid, León and Salamanca. Out of the three cities, Salamanca does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Salamanca was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
To date, Castilla y León is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Spain. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Spain, the street network in Castilla y León has become more disconnected. Castilla y León ranked 5th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.