Spatial Growth and Evolution of Navi Mumbai

1708 1772

1899-1900 The suburban development effected by the peoples movement

1508-1661 Portuguese occupation. Creation of Fortified city

1661-1775 England Occupation. Population grew from 10,0000 to 60,000

Land fill between Mahim and Sion

Land fill between Mahalaxmi and Worli

Mid 18th century With British confirmed , city planning began and restrictions for heights.

Mid 18th century Segregation between British and Indian was enforced

1853 First Rails were laid

1854 The first cotton mills was founded in Bombay

1890s The bubonic plague killed and scattered of Bombays population

1945-47 Greater Bombay was established. India became a free country

1925 Electrified suburban trains. Completion of northern suburbs.

1973-today The vashi Bridge was opened to public. Bombay beacame Mumbai . Creation of Navi Mumbai .

Expansion of Bombay