For now, it will remain a park type atmosphere. Development may spread south as demand warrants, but original plans actually called for leaving the south canal a park, to distinguish it from the rustle and bustle of urban life on the north canal. Carl Sullivan actually supports keeping it a park-like setting. I suppose this is one issue he and disagree on. I'd like to see some development on the south canal, although not as dense as on the north canal and middle segment.

In regards to the work you are seeing on the south canal, they're building a larger parking lot for the boat house and for activities around Regatta Park and along the south canal.