Comparisons
Otago vs. the other two most closely populated regions in New Zealand: Manawatu-Wanganui and Hawke's Bay
Otago in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Otago peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Otago, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Dunedin. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Otago follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Otago fare in comparison to others in New Zealand? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Otago was the 6th-most disconnected out of the 8 regions in New Zealand. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in New Zealand, street construction in Otago has become more connected. Otago ranked 1st in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.
Otago in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Otago is Dunedin with an SNDi of 2.37, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Dunedin with an SNDi of 2.37, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Dunedin, Dunedin
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Otago rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Otago, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Dunedin. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Otago follow the same region trend.
To date, Otago is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 8 regions in New Zealand. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in New Zealand, the street network in Otago has become more connected. Otago ranked 1st in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.