The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kachin followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Kachin, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Myitkyina, Hpakant and Bhamo. Out of the three cities, Hpakant and Bhamo do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hpakant rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bhamo rose steadily.

How do development practices in Kachin fare in comparison to others in Myanmar? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Kachin was the 10th-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Myanmar. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Myanmar, street construction in Kachin has become more connected. Kachin ranked 3rd in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Kachin is Mogaung with an SNDi of 5.3, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Myitkyina with an SNDi of 2.19, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Myitkyina, Mogaung

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kachin rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Kachin, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Myitkyina, Hpakant and Bhamo. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Kachin follow the same region trend.

To date, Kachin is the 5th-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Myanmar. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Myanmar, the street network in Kachin has become more connected. Kachin ranked 3rd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.