The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mardin followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Mardin, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Nusaybin, Kızıltepe and Midyat. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nusaybin rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kızıltepe rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Midyat peaked in 1976-1990.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Mardin is Mardin with an SNDi of 4.3, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Midyat with an SNDi of 1.92, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Midyat, Mardin

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mardin peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Mardin, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Nusaybin, Kızıltepe and Midyat. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Nusaybin rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kızıltepe rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Midyat fell steadily.