Comparisons
New Mexico vs. the other two most closely populated regions in United States: Nebraska and Hawaii
New Mexico in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in New Mexico peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in New Mexico, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Albuquerque, South Valley and Paradise Hills. Out of the three cities, Paradise Hills does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Paradise Hills followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
New Mexico in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in New Mexico is Paradise Hills with an SNDi of 4.24, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Las Cruces with an SNDi of 2.72, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Las Cruces, Paradise Hills
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in New Mexico rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in New Mexico, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Albuquerque, South Valley and Paradise Hills. Out of the three cities, South Valley and Paradise Hills do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in South Valley peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Paradise Hills followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.