Comparisons
Vitebsk vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Belarus: Mogilev and Gomel
Vitebsk in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Vitebsk peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Vitebsk, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Vitsebsk, Achotnica and Orsha. Out of the three cities, Achotnica and Orsha do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Achotnica followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Orsha rose steadily.
Vitebsk in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Vitebsk is Vitsebsk with an SNDi of 2.43, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Achotnica with an SNDi of 2.23, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Achotnica, Vitsebsk
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Vitebsk rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Vitebsk, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Vitsebsk, Achotnica and Orsha. Out of the three cities, Vitsebsk and Achotnica do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Vitsebsk peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Achotnica followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.