Comparisons
Mandalay vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Myanmar: Ayeyarwady and Shan
Mandalay in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mandalay followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Mandalay, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Mandalay, Pyin Oo Lwin and Meiktila. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Mandalay follow the same region trend.
Mandalay in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Mandalay is Wundwin with an SNDi of 3.87, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Kyaukpadaung with an SNDi of 1.68, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Kyaukpadaung, Wundwin
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mandalay followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Mandalay, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Mandalay, Pyin Oo Lwin and Meiktila. Out of the three cities, Pyin Oo Lwin does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Pyin Oo Lwin peaked in 1976-1990.