Comparisons
Lusaka vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Zambia: Copperbelt and Southern
Lusaka in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lusaka followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Lusaka, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Lusaka, Kafue and Chilanga. Out of the three cities, Kafue and Chilanga do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kafue rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Chilanga rose steadily.
How do development practices in Lusaka fare in comparison to others in Zambia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Lusaka was the 9th-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Zambia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Zambia, street construction in Lusaka has become more connected. Lusaka ranked 8th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.
Lusaka in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Lusaka is Chilanga with an SNDi of 4.95, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Lusaka with an SNDi of 3.15, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Lusaka, Chilanga
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Lusaka rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Lusaka, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Lusaka, Kafue and Chilanga. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Lusaka follow the same region trend.
To date, Lusaka is the 8th-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Zambia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Lusaka ranked 8th in 1975, 8th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2005 and 8th in 2006-2020.