Comparisons
Zuid-Holland vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Netherlands: Noord-Holland and Noord-Brabant
Zuid-Holland in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Zuid-Holland peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Zuid-Holland, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Rotterdam [The Hague], Leiden and Dordrecht. Out of the three cities, Dordrecht does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Dordrecht was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
Zuid-Holland in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Zuid-Holland is Maasvlakte with an SNDi of 4.84, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Alphen aan den Rijn with an SNDi of 1.77, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Alphen aan den Rijn, Maasvlakte
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zuid-Holland rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Zuid-Holland, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Rotterdam [The Hague], Leiden and Dordrecht. Out of the three cities, Dordrecht does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Dordrecht was at its lowest in 1976-1990.