Comparisons
Parana vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Brazil: Bahia and Rio Grande do Sul
Paraná in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Paraná followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Paraná, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Curitiba, Londrina and Maringá. Out of the three cities, Londrina does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Londrina rose steadily.
Paraná in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Paraná is Fazenda Rio Grande with an SNDi of 4.02, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Paranavaí with an SNDi of 1.36, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Paranavaí, Fazenda Rio Grande
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Paraná rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Paraná, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Curitiba, Londrina and Maringá. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Paraná follow the same region trend.