Comparisons
Alaska vs. the other two most closely populated regions in United States: Delaware and North Dakota
Alaska in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Alaska followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Alaska, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Anchorage. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Alaska follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Alaska fare in comparison to others in United States? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Alaska was the 26th-most disconnected out of the 44 regions in United States. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in United States, street construction in Alaska has become more disconnected. Alaska ranked 38th in 1975, 33rd in 1976-1990, 23rd in 1991-2005 and 26th in 2006-2020.
Alaska in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Alaska is Anchorage with an SNDi of 3.29, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Anchorage with an SNDi of 3.29, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Anchorage, Anchorage
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Alaska rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Alaska, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Anchorage. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Alaska follow the same region trend.
To date, Alaska is the 28th-most disconnected out of the 44 regions in United States. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in United States, the street network in Alaska has become more disconnected. Alaska ranked 38th in 1975, 32nd in 1976-1990, 28th in 1991-2005 and 28th in 2006-2020.