The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mandalay followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Mandalay, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Mandalay, Pyin Oo Lwin and Meiktila. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Mandalay follow the same region trend.

How do development practices in Mandalay fare in comparison to others in Myanmar? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Mandalay was the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Myanmar. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Myanmar, street construction in Mandalay has become more disconnected. Mandalay ranked 5th in 1975, 11th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Mandalay is Wundwin with an SNDi of 3.87, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Kyaukpadaung with an SNDi of 1.68, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Kyaukpadaung, Wundwin

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mandalay followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Mandalay, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Mandalay, Pyin Oo Lwin and Meiktila. Out of the three cities, Pyin Oo Lwin does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Pyin Oo Lwin peaked in 1976-1990.

To date, Mandalay is the 6th-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 Mandalay has become more connected. Mandalay ranked 5th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.