Comparisons
HaZafon vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Israel: HaDarom and Haifa
HaZafon in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in HaZafon peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in HaZafon, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Nazareth, Kafr Yasif and Shefaram. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nazareth rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kafr Yasif rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Shefaram peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in HaZafon fare in comparison to others in Israel? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in HaZafon was the 6th-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Israel. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. HaZafon ranked 6th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.
HaZafon in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in HaZafon is Tiberias with an SNDi of 5.5, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Nahariyya with an SNDi of 3.75, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Nahariyya, Tiberias
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in HaZafon rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in HaZafon, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Nazareth, Kafr Yasif and Shefaram. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in HaZafon follow the same region trend.
To date, HaZafon is the 6th-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Israel. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. HaZafon ranked 6th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.