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Mumbai is planning a 70-hectare coastal park, termed the Green Necklace,stretching from Priyadarshini Park near Nepeansea Road to Worli, complementing the city's Marine Drive Queen's Necklace. The project will feature nearly 60,000 trees, forests, gardens, sports spaces, promenades, and plazas. About 80% of the area will be softscape with native coastal plants designed to withstand wind, saline soil, and sea spray. Developed by Reliance Industries Ltd under CSR in coordination with BMC, the masterplan involves six international firms and aims to enhance public access, biodiversity, and green cover along Mumbai's waterfront.
Mumbai is preparing a 70-hectare green waterfront park along the Coastal Road reclaimed land, intended to create a continuous public space from Priyadarshini Park near Nepeansea Road, passing Mahalaxmi and Haji Ali, up to Worli. Urban planners are calling it the city's Green Necklace, drawing inspiration from the Marine Drive Queen's Necklace. Advertisement
The project, estimated at INR 400 crore, is being developed by Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) through its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has signed an expression of interest with RIL for preparing a masterplan, with six international firms shortlisted to participate. The plan was presented in a meeting attended by civic authorities and representatives, highlighting the vision of creating a green coastal corridor for public use.
Nearly 60,000 trees will be planted, mainly in the wider southern sections, with 55% of the area allocated for forests and wooded zones, 25% for open recreation grounds, and the remaining 20% for pathways, plazas, and essential amenities. The landscape design is rooted in native coastal ecology, avoiding exotic species and ensuring plants can survive wind, saline soil, and sea spray. Sustainability is incorporated throughout, from irrigation systems to construction materials.
The plan includes children's play areas, sports zones, maidans, and pet parks distributed along the stretch to ensure access without long travel. Sports clusters are proposed near Nepeansea Road, Haji Ali, and Worli. At the southern Bhulabhai Desai junction, dense forests will include elevated spaces, beach-facing zones, and sports courts. Miyawaki micro-forests and bird trails aim to support biodiversity, alongside amphitheatres for public performances.
Near Amarson's Garden, a shaded promenade with native planting and a maidan will be created. The Mahalaxmi precinct will feature wooded areas following the natural terrain and calm meditative spaces near the Mahalaxmi temple. Haji Ali will see greening alongside sunset viewing points, and a large plaza above an underground parking facility for 1,200 vehicles near Mahalaxmi Racecourse will host public events.
The park narrows near the Bandra-Worli Sea Link but will retain shaded walkways, art installations, and spaces for local artists to display work. At the Worli gateway, refreshment kiosks, food trucks, and a festival plaza with attractions like a Ferris wheel overlooking the Arabian Sea are proposed. This design aims to make the Coastal Road stretch a lively and accessible waterfront for residents while maintaining ecological balance and public enjoyment.
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