Comparisons
Sakarya vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Turkey: Batman and Zinguldak
Sakarya in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sakarya peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Sakarya, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Sakarya, Hendek and Akyazı. Out of the three cities, Akyazı does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Akyazı rose steadily.
Sakarya in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Sakarya is Akyazı with an SNDi of 2.84, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Hendek with an SNDi of 2.27, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Hendek, Akyazı
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sakarya peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Sakarya, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Sakarya, Hendek and Akyazı. Out of the three cities, Hendek and Akyazı do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hendek peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Akyazı rose steadily.