Comparisons
Niedersachsen vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Germany: Sachsen and Hamburg
Niedersachsen in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Niedersachsen rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Niedersachsen, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Hanover, Brunswick and Oldenburg. Out of the three cities, Hanover and Oldenburg do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hanover followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Oldenburg peaked in 1991-2005.
Niedersachsen in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Niedersachsen is Oldenburg with an SNDi of 2.66, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Göttingen with an SNDi of 1.53, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Göttingen, Oldenburg
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Niedersachsen rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Niedersachsen, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Hanover, Brunswick and Oldenburg. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Niedersachsen follow the same region trend.