Comparisons
North vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Lebanon: South and Nabatiyeh
North in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in North peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in North, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Tripoli. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tripoli rose steadily.
North in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in North is Tripoli with an SNDi of 2.35, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Tripoli with an SNDi of 2.35, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Tripoli, Tripoli
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in North rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in North, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Tripoli. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in North follow the same region trend.