Comparisons
Buskerud vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Norway: Troms and Astfold
Buskerud in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Buskerud rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Buskerud, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Drammen. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Drammen peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Buskerud fare in comparison to others in Norway? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Buskerud was the 5th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Norway. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Buskerud ranked 5th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.
Buskerud in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Buskerud is Drammen with an SNDi of 2.53, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Drammen with an SNDi of 2.53, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Drammen, Drammen
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Buskerud rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Buskerud, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Drammen. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Buskerud follow the same region trend.
To date, Buskerud is the 5th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Norway. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Buskerud ranked 5th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.