Comparisons

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1.42.12.83.5<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
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Stockholm vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Sweden: Vastra Gotaland and Skane

Stockholm in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Stockholm rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Stockholm, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Stockholm, Handen and Södertälje. Out of the three cities, Handen does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Handen peaked in 1991-2005.

How do development practices in Stockholm fare in comparison to others in Sweden? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Stockholm was the 10th-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Sweden. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Sweden, street construction in Stockholm has become more connected. Stockholm ranked 9th in 1975, 8th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.

Stockholm in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Stockholm is Ekerö with an SNDi of 4.44, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Stockholm with an SNDi of 2.35, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Stockholm, Ekerö

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Stockholm rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Stockholm, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Stockholm, Handen and Södertälje. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Stockholm follow the same region trend.

To date, Stockholm is the 9th-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Sweden. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Stockholm ranked 9th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.