The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kano rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Kano, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kano, Unguwar Arewa and Dambatta. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kano peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Unguwar Arewa peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Dambatta was at its lowest in 1976-1990.

How do development practices in Kano fare in comparison to others in Nigeria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Kano was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 37 regions in Nigeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Nigeria, street construction in Kano has become more disconnected. Kano ranked 3rd in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Kano is Rimin Daddo with an SNDi of 5.19, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Tudun Wada with an SNDi of 1.1, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Tudun Wada, Rimin Daddo

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kano rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Kano, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kano, Unguwar Arewa and Dambatta. Out of the three cities, Unguwar Arewa does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Unguwar Arewa peaked in 1991-2005.

To date, Kano is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 37 regions in Nigeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Nigeria, the street network in Kano has become more disconnected. Kano ranked 3rd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.