Comparisons

1.82.433.6<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of street additions
1.82.433.6<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
ToscanaApuliaEmilia-Romagna

Toscana vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Italy: Apulia and Emilia-Romagna

Toscana in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Toscana peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Toscana, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Florence, Livorno and Massa. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Florence peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Livorno peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Massa peaked in 1991-2005.

How do development practices in Toscana fare in comparison to others in Italy? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Toscana was the 2nd-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 Toscana has become more disconnected. Toscana ranked 5th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.

Toscana in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Toscana is Massa with an SNDi of 3.54, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Livorno with an SNDi of 2.08, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Livorno, Massa

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

To date, Toscana is the 5th-most disconnected out of the 17 regions in Italy. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Toscana ranked 5th in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.