Comparisons

3.64.55.46.3<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of street additions
3.64.55.46.3<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
LiguriaVenetoFriuli-Venezia Giulia

Liguria vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Italy: Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Liguria in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

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.

Liguria in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

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.