Comparisons
Hims vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Syria: Lattakia and Al Hasakah
Hims in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hims followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Hims, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Homs, Al-Rastan and Al Qusair. Out of the three cities, Al-Rastan does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al-Rastan peaked in 1976-1990.
Hims in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Hims is Al-Rastan with an SNDi of 3.18, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Al Qusair with an SNDi of 1.46, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Al Qusair, Al-Rastan
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hims rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Hims, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Homs, Al-Rastan and Al Qusair. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Hims follow the same region trend.