Comparisons
Miyagi vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Japan: Hiroshima and Gunma
Miyagi in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Miyagi peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Miyagi, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Sendai, Ishinomaki and Shibata. Out of the three cities, Shibata does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Shibata followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Miyagi in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Miyagi is Osaki with an SNDi of 3.05, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Shibata with an SNDi of 2.15, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Shibata, Osaki
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Miyagi peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Miyagi, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Sendai, Ishinomaki and Shibata. Out of the three cities, Ishinomaki and Shibata do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ishinomaki peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Shibata rose steadily.