Comparisons
Ta`izz vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Yemen: Ibb and Al Hudaydah
Ta`izz in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ta`izz followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Ta`izz, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ta'izz, Hawrah and Al Masaliyah. Out of the three cities, Hawrah and Al Masaliyah do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hawrah followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Masaliyah followed a zig-zag trend.
How do development practices in Ta`izz fare in comparison to others in Yemen? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Ta`izz was the 9th-most disconnected out of the 15 regions in Yemen. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Yemen, street construction in Ta`izz has become more connected. Ta`izz ranked 7th in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.
Ta`izz in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Ta`izz is Al Masaliyah with an SNDi of 20.72, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Al Misrakh with an SNDi of 3.13, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Al Misrakh, Al Masaliyah
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ta`izz followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Ta`izz, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ta'izz, Hawrah and Al Masaliyah. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ta'izz rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hawrah fell steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Masaliyah followed a zig-zag trend.
To date, Ta`izz is the 6th-most disconnected out of the 15 regions in Yemen. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Yemen, the street network in Ta`izz has become more disconnected. Ta`izz ranked 7th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.