Comparisons

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2.83.54.24.9<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
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Campania vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Italy: Lazio and Lombardia

Campania in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Campania peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Campania, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Naples, Caserta and Salerno. Out of the three cities, Naples and Caserta do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Naples peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Caserta peaked in 1976-1990.

How do development practices in Campania fare in comparison to others in Italy? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Campania was the 13th-most disconnected out of the 17 regions in Italy. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Campania ranked 13th in 1975, 13th in 1976-1990, 14th in 1991-2005 and 13th in 2006-2020.

Campania in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Campania is Naples with an SNDi of 3.49, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Battipaglia with an SNDi of 2.59, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Battipaglia, Naples

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Campania rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Campania, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Naples, Caserta and Salerno. Out of the three cities, Caserta does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Caserta peaked in 1991-2005.

To date, Campania is the 12th-most disconnected out of the 17 regions in Italy. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Italy, the street network in Campania has become more disconnected. Campania ranked 13th in 1975, 11th in 1976-1990, 12th in 1991-2005 and 12th in 2006-2020.