Context
The chart above shows the evolution of street network disconnectedness of the most connected and most disconnected cities in Malta, for both new street additions (left) and the aggregate street network (right).
Malta in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Malta peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Malta, we can consider one of its most populous regions: Xlokk. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Xlokk rose steadily.
The largest city in Malta is Valletta, with a population of 317000 people. Taking into account the entire (i.e. aggregate) street network in Valletta as of 2020, the overall level of street-network sprawl is 2.45, which is relatively well-connected. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Valletta rose steadily.
Malta in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Malta is Valletta with an SNDi of 2.45, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Valletta with an SNDi of 2.45, which is relatively well-connected. See these two cities’ trends in the above graph, or dive deeper into each: Valletta, Valletta.
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Malta rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Malta, we can consider one of its most populous regions: Xlokk. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Malta follow the same country trend.
The largest city in Malta is Valletta, with a population of 317000 people. Taking into account the entire (i.e. aggregate) street network in Valletta as of 2020, the overall level of street-network sprawl is 2.45, which is relatively well-connected. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Valletta rose steadily.