Comparisons
Minsk vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Belarus: Brest and Gomel
Minsk in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Minsk peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Minsk, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Minsk, Zhodzina and Barysaw. Out of the three cities, Zhodzina does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Zhodzina followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
Minsk in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Minsk is Barysaw with an SNDi of 2.61, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Minsk with an SNDi of 1.41, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Minsk, Barysaw
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Minsk rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Minsk, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Minsk, Zhodzina and Barysaw. Out of the three cities, Zhodzina and Barysaw do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zhodzina followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Barysaw peaked in 1991-2005.