Project 5: Augusta Canal Park

At a glance

The Big Idea: Create a residential neighborhood on Greene and Telfair streets around a new Third Level Canal park

Cost: $140 million private, $8 million public

Details: Create an $8 million park along the canal opposite Davidson school, create a block of mid-rise residential buildings along 12th Street, place single-family and multi-family housing along the Third level Canal

Time: 5 to 20 years

Champions: Augusta Canal Authority-led collaboration