Comparisons
Ashanti vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Ghana: Greater Accra and Eastern
Ashanti in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ashanti rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Ashanti, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kumasi, Obuasi and Patase. Out of the three cities, Obuasi does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Obuasi followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Ashanti in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Ashanti is Patase with an SNDi of 5.21, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Ejura with an SNDi of 2.08, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Ejura, Patase
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ashanti rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Ashanti, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kumasi, Obuasi and Patase. Out of the three cities, Obuasi does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Obuasi followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.