Comparisons
Hokkaido vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Japan: Fukuoka and Shizuoka
Hokkaido in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hokkaido followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Hokkaido, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Sapporo, Asahikawa and Hakodate. Out of the three cities, Hakodate does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hakodate peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Hokkaido fare in comparison to others in Japan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Hokkaido was the 13th-most disconnected out of the 44 regions in Japan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Japan, street construction in Hokkaido has become more connected. Hokkaido ranked 4th in 1975, 12th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 13th in 2006-2020.
Hokkaido in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Hokkaido is Muroran with an SNDi of 3.07, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Chitose with an SNDi of 1.36, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Chitose, Muroran
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hokkaido rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Hokkaido, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Sapporo, Asahikawa and Hakodate. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Hokkaido follow the same region trend.
To date, Hokkaido is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 44 regions in Japan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Hokkaido ranked 4th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.