Comparisons
Comunidad Valenciana vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Spain: Pais Vasco and Andalucia
Comunidad Valenciana in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Comunidad Valenciana peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Comunidad Valenciana, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Valencia, Alicante and Castelló de la Plana. Out of the three cities, Valencia does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Valencia followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Comunidad Valenciana in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Comunidad Valenciana is Alcoi / Alcoy with an SNDi of 2.53, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Torrevieja with an SNDi of 1.32, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Torrevieja, Alcoi / Alcoy
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Comunidad Valenciana rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Comunidad Valenciana, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Valencia, Alicante and Castelló de la Plana. Out of the three cities, Castelló de la Plana does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Castelló de la Plana peaked in 1991-2005.