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

How do development practices in Lombardia fare in comparison to others in Italy? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Lombardia was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 17 regions in Italy. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Italy, street construction in Lombardia has become more disconnected. Lombardia ranked 9th in 1975, 11th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Lombardia is Varese with an SNDi of 4.21, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Cremona with an SNDi of 1.82, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Cremona, Varese

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Lombardia rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Lombardia, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Milan, Bergamo and Busto Arsizio. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Lombardia follow the same region trend.

To date, Lombardia is the 9th-most disconnected out of the 17 regions in Italy. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Lombardia ranked 9th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.