Comparisons
Esfahan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Iran: Kerman and East Azarbaijan
Esfahan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Esfahan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Esfahan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Isfahan, Kashan and Dolatabad. Out of the three cities, Dolatabad does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Dolatabad was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
Esfahan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Esfahan is Baharestan with an SNDi of 4.74, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Najafabad with an SNDi of 2.34, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Najafabad, Baharestan
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Esfahan fell steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Esfahan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Isfahan, Kashan and Dolatabad. Out of the three cities, Isfahan does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Isfahan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.