Comparisons
Ticino vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Switzerland: Sankt Gallen and Fribourg
Ticino in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ticino rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Ticino, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Lugano. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lugano peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Ticino fare in comparison to others in Switzerland? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Ticino was the 9th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Switzerland. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Switzerland, street construction in Ticino has become more disconnected. Ticino ranked 10th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.
Ticino in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Ticino is Lugano with an SNDi of 3.7, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Lugano with an SNDi of 3.7, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Lugano, Lugano
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ticino rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Ticino, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Lugano. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Ticino follow the same region trend.
To date, Ticino is the 10th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Switzerland. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Ticino ranked 10th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.