Comparisons
Cataluna vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Spain: Comunidad de Madrid and Andalucia
Cataluña in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cataluña rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Cataluña, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Barcelona, Terrassa and Sant Boi de Llobregat. Out of the three cities, Barcelona and Sant Boi de Llobregat do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Barcelona followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sant Boi de Llobregat peaked in 1976-1990.
Cataluña in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Cataluña is Sant Andreu de la Barca with an SNDi of 4.64, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Igualada with an SNDi of 1.28, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Igualada, Sant Andreu de la Barca
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Cataluña rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Cataluña, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Barcelona, Terrassa and Sant Boi de Llobregat. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Cataluña follow the same region trend.