Comparisons
Shanxi vs. the other two most closely populated regions in China: Jiangxi and Heilongjiang
Shanxi in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Shanxi followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Shanxi, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Taiyuan, Datong and Linfen. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Taiyuan peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Datong peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Linfen followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Shanxi in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Shanxi is Qikou with an SNDi of 5.48, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Xiangning with an SNDi of 1.13, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Xiangning, Qikou
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Shanxi rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Shanxi, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Taiyuan, Datong and Linfen. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Taiyuan peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Datong peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Linfen followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.