Comparisons
HaMerkaz vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Israel: Jerusalem and Haifa
HaMerkaz in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in HaMerkaz peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in HaMerkaz, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Modiin-Maccabim-Reut, Netanya and Rehovot. Out of the three cities, Modiin-Maccabim-Reut and Rehovot do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Modiin-Maccabim-Reut fell steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Rehovot followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in HaMerkaz fare in comparison to others in Israel? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in HaMerkaz was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Israel. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Israel, street construction in HaMerkaz has become more disconnected. HaMerkaz ranked 3rd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
HaMerkaz in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in HaMerkaz is Rosh HaAyin with an SNDi of 4.41, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Rehovot with an SNDi of 2.63, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Rehovot, Rosh HaAyin
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in HaMerkaz rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in HaMerkaz, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Modiin-Maccabim-Reut, Netanya and Rehovot. Out of the three cities, Modiin-Maccabim-Reut and Netanya do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Modiin-Maccabim-Reut fell steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Netanya peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, HaMerkaz is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Israel. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. HaMerkaz ranked 3rd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.