Comparisons
Centre-Val de Loire vs. the other two most closely populated regions in France: Bretagne and Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
Centre-Val de Loire in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Centre-Val de Loire peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Centre-Val de Loire, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Tours, Orléans and Chartres. Out of the three cities, Orléans and Chartres do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Orléans peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Chartres peaked in 1976-1990.
Centre-Val de Loire in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Centre-Val de Loire is Orléans with an SNDi of 2.9, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Chartres with an SNDi of 2.27, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Chartres, Orléans
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Centre-Val de Loire rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Centre-Val de Loire, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Tours, Orléans and Chartres. Out of the three cities, Chartres does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Chartres peaked in 1991-2005.