The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Pichincha followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Pichincha, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Quito, Cumbaya and Cayambe. Out of the three cities, Quito and Cumbaya do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Quito peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cumbaya peaked in 1991-2005.

How do development practices in Pichincha fare in comparison to others in Ecuador? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Pichincha was the 19th-most disconnected out of the 19 regions in Ecuador. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Pichincha ranked 19th in 1975, 19th in 1976-1990, 19th in 1991-2005 and 19th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Pichincha is Cumbaya with an SNDi of 7.02, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Cayambe with an SNDi of 2.45, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Cayambe, Cumbaya

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Pichincha peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Pichincha, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Quito, Cumbaya and Cayambe. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Quito rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Cumbaya peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Cayambe rose steadily.

To date, Pichincha is the 19th-most disconnected out of the 19 regions in Ecuador. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Pichincha ranked 19th in 1975, 17th in 1976-1990, 19th in 1991-2005 and 19th in 2006-2020.