Comparisons
Tekirdag vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Turkey: Denizli and Balikesir
Tekirdag in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tekirdag peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Tekirdag, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Çerkezköy, Tekirdağ and Çorlu. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Çerkezköy followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tekirdağ followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Çorlu followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Tekirdag fare in comparison to others in Turkey? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Tekirdag was the 31st-most disconnected out of the 74 regions in Turkey. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Turkey, street construction in Tekirdag has become more disconnected. Tekirdag ranked 35th in 1975, 53rd in 1976-1990, 40th in 1991-2005 and 31st in 2006-2020.
Tekirdag in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Tekirdag is Çerkezköy with an SNDi of 1.92, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Çorlu with an SNDi of 1.55, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Çorlu, Çerkezköy
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tekirdag rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Tekirdag, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Çerkezköy, Tekirdağ and Çorlu. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Tekirdag follow the same region trend.
To date, Tekirdag is the 43rd-most disconnected out of the 74 regions in Turkey. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Turkey, the street network in Tekirdag has become more connected. Tekirdag ranked 35th in 1975, 43rd in 1976-1990, 45th in 1991-2005 and 43rd in 2006-2020.