Comparisons
Gifu vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Japan: Shimane and Mie
Gifu in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gifu peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Gifu, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Kani and Tajimi. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kani followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tajimi rose steadily.
Gifu in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Gifu is Tajimi with an SNDi of 2.5, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Kani with an SNDi of 2.24, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Kani, Tajimi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Gifu rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Gifu, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Kani and Tajimi. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Gifu follow the same region trend.