Comparisons
Fryslan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Netherlands: Groningen and Flevoland
Fryslân in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Fryslân rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Fryslân, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Leeuwarden. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Fryslân follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Fryslân fare in comparison to others in Netherlands? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Fryslân was the 10th-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Netherlands. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Netherlands, street construction in Fryslân has become more connected. Fryslân ranked 8th in 1975, 8th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.
Fryslân in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Fryslân is Leeuwarden with an SNDi of 1.86, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Leeuwarden with an SNDi of 1.86, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Fryslân rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Fryslân, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Leeuwarden. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Fryslân follow the same region trend.
To date, Fryslân is the 9th-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Netherlands. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Netherlands, the street network in Fryslân has become more connected. Fryslân ranked 8th in 1975, 8th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.