Comparisons
Shan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Myanmar: Bago and Ayeyarwady
Shan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Shan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Shan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Taunggyi, Lashio and Kengtung. Out of the three cities, Lashio and Kengtung do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lashio peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kengtung peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Shan fare in comparison to others in Myanmar? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Shan was the 7th-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 Shan has become more connected. Shan ranked 6th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.
Shan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Shan is Laukkaing with an SNDi of 4.4, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Nawnghkio with an SNDi of 2.09, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Nawnghkio, Laukkaing
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Shan rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Shan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Taunggyi, Lashio and Kengtung. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Taunggyi followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Lashio peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kengtung peaked in 1976-1990.
To date, Shan is the 9th-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 Shan has become more connected. Shan ranked 6th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.