The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Liguria followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Liguria, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Genoa, La Spezia and Savona. Out of the three cities, La Spezia does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in La Spezia peaked in 1991-2005.

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

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Liguria is Genoa with an SNDi of 3.88, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Savona with an SNDi of 3.26, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Savona, Genoa

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Liguria rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Liguria, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Genoa, La Spezia and Savona. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Liguria follow the same region trend.

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