Comparisons
Geneve vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Switzerland: Vaud and Bern
Genève in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Genève peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Genève, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Geneva. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Geneva peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Genève fare in comparison to others in Switzerland? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Genève was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Switzerland. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Genève ranked 1st in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Genève in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Genève is Geneva with an SNDi of 2.0, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Geneva with an SNDi of 2.0, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Geneva, Geneva
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Genève rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Genève, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Geneva. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Genève follow the same region trend.
To date, Genève is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Switzerland. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Genève ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.