Comparisons
Vasterbotten vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Sweden: Jonkoping and Sodermanland
Västerbotten in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Västerbotten rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Västerbotten, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Umeå. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Umeå followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Västerbotten fare in comparison to others in Sweden? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Västerbotten was the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Sweden. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Sweden, street construction in Västerbotten has become more disconnected. Västerbotten ranked 5th in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.
Västerbotten in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Västerbotten is Umeå with an SNDi of 1.5, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Umeå with an SNDi of 1.5, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Umeå, Umeå
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Västerbotten rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Västerbotten, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Umeå. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Västerbotten follow the same region trend.
To date, Västerbotten is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Sweden. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Sweden, the street network in Västerbotten has become more disconnected. Västerbotten ranked 5th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.