Comparisons
Flevoland vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Netherlands: Groningen and Limburg
Flevoland in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Flevoland followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Flevoland, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Almere and Lelystad. Out of the two cities, Lelystad does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lelystad peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Flevoland fare in comparison to others in Netherlands? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Flevoland was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Netherlands. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Flevoland ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Flevoland in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Flevoland is Lelystad with an SNDi of 1.82, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Almere with an SNDi of 1.54, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Almere, Lelystad
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Flevoland rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Flevoland, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Almere and Lelystad. Out of the two cities, Almere does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Almere followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
To date, Flevoland is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Netherlands. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Flevoland ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.