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

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Shan is Laukkaing with an SNDi of 4.4, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Nawnghkio with an SNDi of 2.09, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Nawnghkio, Laukkaing

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Shan rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Shan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Taunggyi, Lashio and Kengtung. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Taunggyi followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Lashio peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kengtung peaked in 1976-1990.