The BMC presented its plan for developing open space on the reclamation for the Coastal Road on Thursday in front of architects, urban planners, and resident associations. Some of the architect and resident associations opposed the plan but the BMC asked them to send their opinions through emails.

The Coastal Road partially opened up on Monday, March 11. Now the BMC presented the plan to develop 70 hectares of open space which was reclaimed to construct the road. The open space is divided into three parts, the landside, the sea promenade, and the narrow space between the north and south lanes.