Comparisons
Anhui vs. the other two most closely populated regions in China: Hunan and Fujian
Anhui in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Anhui followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Anhui, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Hefei, Wuhu and Tianjia‘an. Out of the three cities, Wuhu and Tianjia‘an do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Wuhu fell steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tianjia‘an was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
Anhui in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Anhui is Huolong with an SNDi of 6.74, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Yaodu with an SNDi of 1.29, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Yaodu, Huolong
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Anhui rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Anhui, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Hefei, Wuhu and Tianjia‘an. Out of the three cities, Wuhu and Tianjia‘an do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Wuhu followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tianjia‘an was at its lowest in 1991-2005.