Comparisons
Abruzzo vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Italy: Calabria and Trentino-Alto Adige
Abruzzo in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Abruzzo peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Abruzzo, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Pescara. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Pescara rose steadily.
How do development practices in Abruzzo fare in comparison to others in Italy? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Abruzzo was the 9th-most disconnected out of the 17 regions in Italy. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Italy, street construction in Abruzzo has become more connected. Abruzzo ranked 6th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.
Abruzzo in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Abruzzo is Pescara with an SNDi of 3.03, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Pescara with an SNDi of 3.03, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Pescara, Pescara
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Abruzzo rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Abruzzo, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Pescara. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Abruzzo follow the same region trend.
To date, Abruzzo is the 7th-most disconnected out of the 17 regions in Italy. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Italy, the street network in Abruzzo has become more connected. Abruzzo ranked 6th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.