Comparisons
Hawke's Bay vs. the other two most closely populated regions in New Zealand: Manawatu-Wanganui and Otago
Hawke's Bay in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hawke's Bay peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Hawke's Bay, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Napier. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Napier followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Hawke's Bay in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Hawke's Bay is Napier with an SNDi of 3.03, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Napier with an SNDi of 3.03, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Napier, Napier
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hawke's Bay rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Hawke's Bay, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Napier. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Napier was at its lowest in 1976-1990.