Comparisons
New York vs. the other two most closely populated regions in United States: Texas and Florida
New York in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in New York followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in New York, we can consider three of its most populous cities: New York City, Buffalo and Rochester. Out of the three cities, Buffalo and Rochester do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Buffalo rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Rochester peaked in 1976-1990.
New York in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in New York is Spring Valley with an SNDi of 4.17, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Syracuse with an SNDi of 1.76, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Syracuse, Spring Valley
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in New York rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in New York, we can consider three of its most populous cities: New York City, Buffalo and Rochester. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in New York follow the same region trend.