Comparisons
Meru vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Kenya: Embu and Trans Nzoia
Meru in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Meru rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Meru, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Meru and KK Market Centre. Out of the two cities, KK Market Centre does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in KK Market Centre was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
Meru in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Meru is Meru with an SNDi of 4.5, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is KK Market Centre with an SNDi of 2.86, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: KK Market Centre, Meru
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Meru was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Meru, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Meru and KK Market Centre. Out of the two cities, Meru does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Meru rose steadily.