Comparisons
Fukushima vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Japan: Kumamoto and Ehime
Fukushima in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Fukushima peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Fukushima, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Koriyama, Fukushima and 小名浜愛宕上. Out of the three cities, 小名浜愛宕上 does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in 小名浜愛宕上 peaked in 1991-2005.
Fukushima in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Fukushima is Iwaki with an SNDi of 3.5, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Koriyama with an SNDi of 2.44, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Koriyama, Iwaki
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Fukushima peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Fukushima, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Koriyama, Fukushima and 小名浜愛宕上. Out of the three cities, Fukushima and 小名浜愛宕上 do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Fukushima peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in 小名浜愛宕上 rose steadily.