Comparisons
Sardegna vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Italy: Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Calabria
Sardegna in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sardegna peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Sardegna, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Cagliari and Sassari. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cagliari rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sassari peaked in 1976-1990.
Sardegna in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Sardegna is Sassari with an SNDi of 2.68, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Cagliari with an SNDi of 2.59, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Cagliari, Sassari
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sardegna rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Sardegna, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Cagliari and Sassari. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Sardegna follow the same region trend.