Comparisons
Lombardia vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Italy: Campania and Lazio
Lombardia in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
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.
Lombardia in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
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.