Comparisons
Troms vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Norway: Buskerud and Astfold
Troms in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Troms followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Troms, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Tromsø. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tromsø followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
How do development practices in Troms fare in comparison to others in Norway? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Troms was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Norway. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Troms ranked 4th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.
Troms in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Troms is Tromsø with an SNDi of 2.76, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Tromsø with an SNDi of 2.76, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Tromsø, Tromsø
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Troms rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Troms, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Tromsø. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tromsø followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
To date, Troms is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Norway. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Norway, the street network in Troms has become more disconnected. Troms ranked 4th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.