Comparisons
Sodermanland vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Sweden: Jonkoping and Vasterbotten
Södermanland in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Södermanland followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Södermanland, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Eskilstuna. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Eskilstuna peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Södermanland fare in comparison to others in Sweden? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Södermanland was the 8th-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Sweden. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Södermanland ranked 8th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2005 and 8th in 2006-2020.
Södermanland in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Södermanland is Eskilstuna with an SNDi of 1.65, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Eskilstuna with an SNDi of 1.65, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Eskilstuna, Eskilstuna
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Södermanland rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Södermanland, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Eskilstuna. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Södermanland follow the same region trend.
To date, Södermanland is the 8th-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Sweden. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Södermanland ranked 8th in 1975, 8th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2005 and 8th in 2006-2020.