Comparisons
Distrito Federal vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Brazil: Santa Catarina and Amazonas
Distrito Federal in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Distrito Federal followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Distrito Federal, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Brasilia, Valparaíso de Goiás and Recanto das Emas. Out of the three cities, Brasilia and Recanto das Emas do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Brasilia rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Recanto das Emas was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
Distrito Federal in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Distrito Federal is Lago Norte with an SNDi of 4.7, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Brazlândia with an SNDi of 1.68, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Brazlândia, Lago Norte
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Distrito Federal rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Distrito Federal, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Brasilia, Valparaíso de Goiás and Recanto das Emas. Out of the three cities, Recanto das Emas does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Recanto das Emas was at its lowest in 1991-2005.