Defending its stance on the draft DP, the BMC contested all criticism in a press conference on Friday. However, civic officials have categorically said they will not reconsider decisions like construction on open space, or slum rehabilitation since that is the need of the hour.

Officer on Special Duty (DP revision) Ramnath Jha made a presentation chaired by municipal commissioner Ajoy Mehta. According to the presentation, the city's environmental areas are a whopping 46%. These include natural areas, public open spaces and coastal regulatory zones. On the other hand, the 'living area' comes second at 22%.