Comparisons
Sjaelland vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Denmark: Nordjylland and Syddanmark
Sjælland in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sjælland rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Sjælland, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Greve Strand. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Greve Strand followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Sjælland fare in comparison to others in Denmark? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Sjælland was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 5 regions in Denmark. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Sjælland ranked 4th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.
Sjælland in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Sjælland is Greve Strand with an SNDi of 2.79, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Greve Strand with an SNDi of 2.79, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Greve Strand, Greve Strand
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sjælland rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Sjælland, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Greve Strand. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Sjælland follow the same region trend.
To date, Sjælland is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 5 regions in Denmark. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Denmark, the street network in Sjælland has become more disconnected. Sjælland ranked 4th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.