Pilsen: city in Plzeňský, Czech Republic
What exactly constitutes the spatial extent of the city? For these aggregations, we used the Global Human Settlement Layer Urban Center Database (GHS-UCDB) to define the boundaries of the city. These cities -- or urban centers -- cover areas that are densely populated and built-up, and so may extend beyond the spatial borders of these cities that we may be familiar with. The GHS area is shaded in blue.
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Most recent snapshot: Taking into account the entire (i.e. aggregate) street network in Pilsen as of 2014, the overall level of street-network sprawl is 1.32, which is relatively well-connected.
Trends in street network construction: The SNDis of street construction for the respective time periods are 1.05, 2.48, 1.31 and 2.38. Disconnectivity in street construction in Pilsen follows a zig-zag trend. In 1975, street construction was most disconnected, while construction was most connected in 1976-1990.
Quantity of street network construction: The street network in Pilsen spans a total of 475 kilometers. It is dominated by roads constructed prior to 1975. These roads have an SNDi of 1.05, which is relatively well-connected.
Effect on the aggregate network: New construction in each period adds to the total stock of streets, but does not change streets that have already been built. Therefore, it has a limited effect on the street network as a whole. The SNDis of the aggregate street network in the respective time periods are 1.05, 1.3, 1.3 and 1.32. Disconnectivity in Pilsen's street network follows a zig-zag trend. In 1975, the city was most disconnected; while it was most connected in 2001-2014.
Pilsen and Plzeňský follow the same trend in the disconnectivity of their street network constructions. The SNDi for both of these followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Pilsen fare in comparison to others in Plzeňský? Most recently in 2001-2014, street construction in Pilsen was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 1 cities in Plzeňský. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Pilsen ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2000 and 1st in 2001-2014.
Pilsen and Czech Republic do not follow the same trend in the disconnectivity of their street network constructions. The SNDi in Pilsen followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase, while the SNDi of street constructions in Czech Republic rose steadily.
How do development practices in Pilsen fare in comparison to others in Czech Republic? Most recently in 2001-2014, street construction in Pilsen was the 11th-most disconnected out of the 12 cities in Czech Republic. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other cities in Czech Republic, street construction in Pilsen has become more connected. Pilsen ranked 10th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2000 and 11th in 2001-2014.
Pilsen and Plzeňský do not follow the same trend in the disconnectivity of their aggregate street networks. The SNDi in Pilsen followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase, while the SNDi of street constructions in Plzeňský rose steadily.
To date, Pilsen is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 1 cities in Plzeňský. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Pilsen ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2000 and 1st in 2001-2014.
Pilsen and Czech Republic do not follow the same trend in the disconnectivity of their aggregate street networks. The SNDi in Pilsen followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase, while the SNDi of street constructions in Czech Republic rose steadily.
To date, Pilsen is the 8th-most disconnected out of the 12 cities in Czech Republic. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other cities in Czech Republic, the street network in Pilsen has become more disconnected. Pilsen ranked 10th in 1975, 8th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2000 and 8th in 2001-2014.
As of 2015, Pilsen had a built-up area of 28.12 square kilometers, and a population of 142248 people.
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