Comparisons
Ar Riyad vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Saudi Arabia: Makkah and Ash-Sharqiyah
Ar Riyad in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ar Riyad rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Ar Riyad, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Riyadh, As Sayh and Zahrat Laban. Out of the three cities, As Sayh and Zahrat Laban do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in As Sayh peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Zahrat Laban was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
Ar Riyad in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Ar Riyad is Zahrat Laban with an SNDi of 3.54, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Az Zulfi with an SNDi of 1.95, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Az Zulfi, Zahrat Laban
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ar Riyad rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Ar Riyad, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Riyadh, As Sayh and Zahrat Laban. Out of the three cities, Zahrat Laban does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zahrat Laban was at its lowest in 1991-2005.