Comparisons
Jiangsu vs. the other two most closely populated regions in China: Shandong and Zhejiang
Jiangsu in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Jiangsu peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Jiangsu, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Suzhou, Nanjing and Changzhou. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Suzhou followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nanjing peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Changzhou followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Jiangsu in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Jiangsu is Banpuzhen with an SNDi of 7.65, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Sihong County with an SNDi of 1.08, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Sihong County, Banpuzhen
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Jiangsu rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Jiangsu, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Suzhou, Nanjing and Changzhou. Out of the three cities, Changzhou does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Changzhou followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.