Comparisons
Dublin vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Ireland: Cork and Galway
Dublin in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Dublin peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Dublin, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Dublin, Blanchardstown and Swords. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Dublin follow the same region trend.
Dublin in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Dublin is Blanchardstown with an SNDi of 5.12, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Dublin with an SNDi of 4.73, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Dublin, Blanchardstown
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Dublin peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Dublin, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Dublin, Blanchardstown and Swords. Out of the three cities, Dublin does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Dublin rose steadily.