Comparisons
Calabria vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Italy: Abruzzo and Trentino-Alto Adige
Calabria in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Calabria rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Calabria, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Reggio Calabria and Cosenza. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Reggio Calabria peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cosenza peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Calabria fare in comparison to others in Italy? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Calabria was the 16th-most disconnected out of the 17 regions in Italy. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Calabria ranked 16th in 1975, 16th in 1976-1990, 16th in 1991-2005 and 16th in 2006-2020.
Calabria in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Calabria is Reggio Calabria with an SNDi of 3.65, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Cosenza with an SNDi of 3.36, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Cosenza, Reggio Calabria
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Calabria rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Calabria, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Reggio Calabria and Cosenza. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Calabria follow the same region trend.
To date, Calabria is the 16th-most disconnected out of the 17 regions in Italy. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Calabria ranked 16th in 1975, 16th in 1976-1990, 16th in 1991-2005 and 16th in 2006-2020.