Comparisons
Fars vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Iran: Alborz and Khuzestan
Fars in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Fars followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Fars, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Sarvestan, Shiraz and Kharameh. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sarvestan was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Shiraz rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kharameh was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
Fars in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Fars is Tasouj with an SNDi of 4.83, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Fasa with an SNDi of 2.79, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Fasa, Tasouj
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Fars rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Fars, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Sarvestan, Shiraz and Kharameh. Out of the three cities, Sarvestan and Kharameh do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sarvestan was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kharameh was at its lowest in 1991-2005.