The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Margibi followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Margibi, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Kakata and Harbel City. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kakata rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Harbel City peaked in 1976-1990.

How do development practices in Margibi fare in comparison to others in Liberia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Margibi was the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Liberia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Liberia, street construction in Margibi has become more disconnected. Margibi ranked 6th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Margibi is Harbel City with an SNDi of 5.76, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Kakata with an SNDi of 4.08, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Kakata, Harbel City

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Margibi rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Margibi, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Kakata and Harbel City. Out of the two cities, Harbel City does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Harbel City peaked in 1976-1990.

To date, Margibi is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Liberia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Liberia, the street network in Margibi has become more disconnected. Margibi ranked 6th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.