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

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Xizang is Lhasa with an SNDi of 5.81, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Nagqu with an SNDi of 2.8, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Nagqu, Lhasa

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Xizang fell steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Xizang, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Lhasa, Shigatse and Nagqu. Out of the three cities, Shigatse and Nagqu do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Shigatse peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Nagqu rose steadily.