Comparisons
Manawatu-Wanganui vs. the other two most closely populated regions in New Zealand: Otago and Hawke's Bay
Manawatu-Wanganui in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Manawatu-Wanganui peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Manawatu-Wanganui, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Palmerston North. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Manawatu-Wanganui follow the same region trend.
Manawatu-Wanganui in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Manawatu-Wanganui is Palmerston North with an SNDi of 3.68, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Palmerston North with an SNDi of 3.68, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Palmerston North, Palmerston North
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Manawatu-Wanganui rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Manawatu-Wanganui, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Palmerston North. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Manawatu-Wanganui follow the same region trend.