The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Valparaíso followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Valparaíso, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Valparaíso, San Antonio and Los Andes. Out of the three cities, San Antonio and Los Andes do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in San Antonio peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Los Andes peaked in 1976-1990.

How do development practices in Valparaíso fare in comparison to others in Chile? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Valparaíso was the 14th-most disconnected out of the 16 regions in Chile. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Chile, street construction in Valparaíso has become more disconnected. Valparaíso ranked 15th in 1975, 16th in 1976-1990, 15th in 1991-2005 and 14th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Valparaíso is Los Andes with an SNDi of 3.56, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Concón with an SNDi of 2.24, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Concón, Los Andes

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Valparaíso rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Valparaíso, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Valparaíso, San Antonio and Los Andes. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Valparaíso follow the same region trend.

To date, Valparaíso is the 15th-most disconnected out of the 16 regions in Chile. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Valparaíso ranked 15th in 1975, 15th in 1976-1990, 15th in 1991-2005 and 15th in 2006-2020.