Comparisons
Al Qassim vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Saudi Arabia: Tabuk and Jizan
Al Qassim in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Qassim rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Al Qassim, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Buraydah and Unaizah. Out of the two cities, Buraydah does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Buraydah peaked in 1976-1990.
Al Qassim in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Al Qassim is Buraydah with an SNDi of 2.51, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Unaizah with an SNDi of 2.42, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Unaizah, Buraydah
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Qassim rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Al Qassim, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Buraydah and Unaizah. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Al Qassim follow the same region trend.