Comparisons
Grand Est vs. the other two most closely populated regions in France: Occitanie and Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Grand Est in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Grand Est rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Grand Est, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Strasbourg, Nancy and Reims. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Strasbourg followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nancy peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Reims peaked in 1991-2005.
Grand Est in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Grand Est is Troyes with an SNDi of 2.47, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Colmar with an SNDi of 1.88, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Colmar, Troyes
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Grand Est rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Grand Est, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Strasbourg, Nancy and Reims. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Grand Est follow the same region trend.