Comparisons

2.83.23.64<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of street additions
2.83.23.64<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
ZhejiangShandongHenan

Zhejiang vs. the other two most closely populated regions in China: Shandong and Henan

Zhejiang in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Zhejiang followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Zhejiang, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Hangzhou, Wenzhou and Ningbo. Out of the three cities, Ningbo does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ningbo peaked in 1976-1990.

Zhejiang in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Zhejiang is Shitang with an SNDi of 7.63, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Fengqiao with an SNDi of 1.37, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Fengqiao, Shitang

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zhejiang followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Zhejiang, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Hangzhou, Wenzhou and Ningbo. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hangzhou rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Wenzhou rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ningbo rose steadily.