Comparisons
Yangon vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Myanmar: Mandalay and Ayeyarwady
Yangon in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Yangon followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Yangon, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Yangon, Thanlyin and Taik Kyi. Out of the three cities, Thanlyin and Taik Kyi do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Thanlyin rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Taik Kyi rose steadily.
How do development practices in Yangon fare in comparison to others in Myanmar? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Yangon was the 4th-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 Yangon has become more disconnected. Yangon ranked 10th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.
Yangon in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Yangon is Taik Kyi with an SNDi of 4.57, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Kayan with an SNDi of 2.51, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Kayan, Taik Kyi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Yangon followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Yangon, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Yangon, Thanlyin and Taik Kyi. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Yangon peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Thanlyin rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Taik Kyi rose steadily.
To date, Yangon is 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, the street network in Yangon has become more disconnected. Yangon ranked 10th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.