Comparisons
Noord-Holland vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Netherlands: Zuid-Holland and Noord-Brabant
Noord-Holland in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Noord-Holland rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Noord-Holland, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Amsterdam, Haarlem and Alkmaar. Out of the three cities, Haarlem and Alkmaar do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Haarlem peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Alkmaar followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Noord-Holland in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Noord-Holland is Alkmaar with an SNDi of 2.71, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Hilversum with an SNDi of 1.66, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Hilversum, Alkmaar
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Noord-Holland rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Noord-Holland, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Amsterdam, Haarlem and Alkmaar. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Noord-Holland follow the same region trend.