Comparisons
Hovedstaden vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Denmark: Midtjylland and Syddanmark
Hovedstaden in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hovedstaden peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Hovedstaden, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Copenhagen. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Copenhagen rose steadily.
How do development practices in Hovedstaden fare in comparison to others in Denmark? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Hovedstaden was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 5 regions in Denmark. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Hovedstaden ranked 1st in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Hovedstaden in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Hovedstaden is Copenhagen with an SNDi of 1.79, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Copenhagen with an SNDi of 1.79, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Copenhagen, Copenhagen
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hovedstaden rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Hovedstaden, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Copenhagen. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Hovedstaden follow the same region trend.
To date, Hovedstaden is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 5 regions in Denmark. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Hovedstaden ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.