Comparisons
Ishikawa vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Japan: Tochigi and Kagawa
Ishikawa in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ishikawa followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Ishikawa, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Kanazawa. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Ishikawa follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Ishikawa fare in comparison to others in Japan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Ishikawa was the 5th-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 Ishikawa has become more connected. Ishikawa ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.
Ishikawa in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Ishikawa is Kanazawa with an SNDi of 1.62, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Kanazawa with an SNDi of 1.62, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Kanazawa, Kanazawa
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ishikawa rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Ishikawa, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Kanazawa. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Ishikawa follow the same region trend.
To date, Ishikawa is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 44 regions in Japan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Ishikawa ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.