Comparisons
Hiroshima vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Japan: Shizuoka and Miyagi
Hiroshima in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hiroshima followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Hiroshima, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Hiroshima, Fukuyama and Onomichi. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Hiroshima follow the same region trend.
Hiroshima in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Hiroshima is Onomichi with an SNDi of 4.0, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Fukuyama with an SNDi of 2.13, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Fukuyama, Onomichi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hiroshima rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Hiroshima, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Hiroshima, Fukuyama and Onomichi. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Hiroshima follow the same region trend.