Comparisons
Vlaanderen vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Belgium: Bruxelles and Wallonie
Vlaanderen in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Vlaanderen rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Vlaanderen, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Antwerp, Ghent and Kortrijk. Out of the three cities, Ghent does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ghent peaked in 1991-2005.
Vlaanderen in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Vlaanderen is Roeselare with an SNDi of 2.66, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Bruges with an SNDi of 1.81, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Bruges, Roeselare
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Vlaanderen rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Vlaanderen, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Antwerp, Ghent and Kortrijk. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Vlaanderen follow the same region trend.