Comparisons
Alberta vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Canada: British Columbia and Quebec
Alberta in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Alberta peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Alberta, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer. Out of the three cities, Edmonton and Red Deer do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Edmonton peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Red Deer followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Alberta in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Alberta is Timberlea with an SNDi of 3.46, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Lethbridge with an SNDi of 2.07, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Lethbridge, Timberlea
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Alberta rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Alberta, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Alberta follow the same region trend.