Project 8: Dyess Canal Village

At a glance

The Big Idea: Capitalize on the new judicial center to create housing and commercial space around Dyess Park

Cost: $50 million private, $17 million public

Details: Build residential units along the Third Level Canal, convert historic buildings into housing, create a new 80,000 square foot commercial center near judicial center

Time: 5 to 10 years

Champions: Augusta Canal Authority-led collaboration