The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Midlands rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Midlands, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kwekwe, Gweru and Mkoba. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kwekwe peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gweru peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mkoba peaked in 1991-2005.

How do development practices in Midlands fare in comparison to others in Zimbabwe? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Midlands was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Zimbabwe. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Midlands ranked 1st in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Midlands is Zvishavane with an SNDi of 2.82, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Mkoba with an SNDi of 2.14, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Mkoba, Zvishavane

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

To date, Midlands is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Zimbabwe. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Zimbabwe, the street network in Midlands has become more connected. Midlands ranked 1st in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.