The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hims followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Hims, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Homs, Al-Rastan and Al Qusair. Out of the three cities, Al-Rastan does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al-Rastan peaked in 1976-1990.

How do development practices in Hims fare in comparison to others in Syria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Hims was the 5th-most disconnected out of the 12 regions in Syria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Syria, street construction in Hims has become more connected. Hims ranked 4th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Hims is Al-Rastan with an SNDi of 3.18, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Al Qusair with an SNDi of 1.46, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Al Qusair, Al-Rastan

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

To date, Hims is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 12 regions in Syria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Syria, the street network in Hims has become more disconnected. Hims ranked 4th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.