Nita Ambani announced the development of the Coastal Road Gardens, a 130-acre urban green space in Mumbai, during the 2026 Reliance Industries Ltd. Annual General Meeting [1].
The project represents a significant effort to introduce large-scale environmental infrastructure to a densely populated city. By creating a massive public park, the initiative seeks to improve urban air quality and provide residents with accessible recreational space.
Ambani, the Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, said the project is designed to be a landmark for the city. The plan includes the planting of 60,000 trees [2] across the 130-acre site [1]. The development aims to provide Mumbai with a green space comparable to global landmarks such as Central Park, Hyde Park, and Singapore’s Botanic Gardens [3].
Beyond the urban forest, the gardens will include a variety of community amenities. The layout features walking and cycling tracks, sports facilities, and a beach boardwalk [1]. Visitors will also have access to sunset viewing points and a bird trail [1].
To encourage family and artistic engagement, the project will incorporate a petting zoo and dedicated art studios [1]. Ambani said the work is currently in full swing to bring these facilities to the coastal road area [2].
"We are on track to develop a 130‑acre Coastal Road Gardens in Mumbai," Ambani said [1]. The project is positioned as a push for increased green space in Mumbai, focusing on sustainability and community development [3].
“"We are on track to develop a 130‑acre Coastal Road Gardens in Mumbai."”
This project signals a strategic shift toward large-scale corporate environmentalism in India's urban planning. By integrating sports, arts, and ecology into a single coastal corridor, Reliance is attempting to create a multi-functional public utility that addresses both the psychological need for green space and the ecological necessity of urban forests in a warming climate.
