The Jiangsu Coastal Tidal Flat Reclamation and Development Planning consultant meeting, which was hosted by the Development and Reform Commission of Jiangsu Province and organized by Hohai University, held in Nanjing on December 9, 2009. The Jiangsu Coastal Tidal Flat Reclamation and Development Planning, which was made by the team led by Professor Zhang Changkuan was highly praised. The planning provides a scientific basis for advancing the development of Jiangsu coastal zone.