The above plan from 1911 (looking south) for a full reclamation of Cuffe Parade was only partially realized. I had posted earlier, and even earlierer about this, and was slightly mistaken in my explanation of why the reclamation was not completed. The current map of Mumbai (after the jump) looks incomplete because of issues raised by the Koli fishermen in the area, who feared a full reclamation of the land would severely damage their livelihoods. They took their case to court and won, leaving the reclamation work unfinished.
Colaba and Cuffe Parade, 2011. The incomplete breakwater is visible on the top right (southwest). Given the power of private interests in the area, I doubt that Cuffe Parade would have looked as it does in that plan, even if it had been completed.
Colaba on the left, Cuffe Parade on the right, circa early 1900's.
The same view in 2011. You can see the boats on the right where the fisherman still live and work today. The buildings on the right make up the completed Cuffe Parade.
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