Comparisons
Yamaguchi vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Japan: Tochigi and Ishikawa
Yamaguchi in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Yamaguchi followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Yamaguchi, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Shunan, Ube and Iwakuni. Out of the three cities, Ube does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ube rose steadily.
Yamaguchi in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Yamaguchi is Yamaguchi with an SNDi of 3.45, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Shunan with an SNDi of 2.75, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Shunan, Yamaguchi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Yamaguchi rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Yamaguchi, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Shunan, Ube and Iwakuni. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Yamaguchi follow the same region trend.