Comparisons
Izmir vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Turkey: Bursa and Gaziantep
Izmir in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Izmir followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Izmir, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Izmir, Ödemiş and Menemen. Out of the three cities, Izmir and Ödemiş do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Izmir rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ödemiş rose steadily.
Izmir in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Izmir is Izmir with an SNDi of 2.05, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Tire with an SNDi of 1.14, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Tire, Izmir
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Izmir rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Izmir, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Izmir, Ödemiş and Menemen. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Izmir follow the same region trend.