The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Latgale followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Latgale, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Daugavpils. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Daugavpils fell steadily.

How do development practices in Latgale fare in comparison to others in Latvia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Latgale was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 2 regions in Latvia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Latgale ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Latgale is Daugavpils with an SNDi of 2.03, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Daugavpils with an SNDi of 2.03, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Daugavpils, Daugavpils

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Latgale rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Latgale, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Daugavpils. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Daugavpils fell steadily.

To date, Latgale is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 2 regions in Latvia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Latgale ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.