The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kachin followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Kachin, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Myitkyina, Hpakant and Bhamo. Out of the three cities, Hpakant and Bhamo do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hpakant rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bhamo rose steadily.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Kachin is Mogaung with an SNDi of 5.3, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Myitkyina with an SNDi of 2.19, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Myitkyina, Mogaung

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