Comparisons
Ostergotland vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Sweden: Uppsala and Vastmanland
Östergötland in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Östergötland rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Östergötland, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Linköping and Norrköping. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Linköping peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Norrköping followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Östergötland in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Östergötland is Norrköping with an SNDi of 1.83, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Linköping with an SNDi of 1.35, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Linköping, Norrköping
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Östergötland rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Östergötland, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Linköping and Norrköping. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Östergötland follow the same region trend.