The level of street-network sprawl in new development in North Carolina peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in North Carolina, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Charlotte, New Hope and Greensboro. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Charlotte peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in New Hope followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Greensboro rose steadily.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in North Carolina is Carmel Commons with an SNDi of 5.84, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Greensboro with an SNDi of 2.55, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Greensboro, Carmel Commons

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in North Carolina rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in North Carolina, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Charlotte, New Hope and Greensboro. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in North Carolina follow the same region trend.