Comparisons
Connecticut vs. the other two most closely populated regions in United States: Indiana and Kentucky
Connecticut in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Connecticut rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Connecticut, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bridgeport, Hartford and New Haven. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bridgeport peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hartford peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in New Haven peaked in 1991-2005.
Connecticut in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Connecticut is Stamford with an SNDi of 3.79, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is New Haven with an SNDi of 1.85, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: New Haven, Stamford
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Connecticut rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Connecticut, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bridgeport, Hartford and New Haven. Out of the three cities, Bridgeport does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bridgeport peaked in 1991-2005.