| FORT MYERS Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) March 2025 the most impactful ways CRA reinvestments work is by supporting affordable housing initiatives that provide safe, high-quality homes for individuals and families. Read the Spring 2025 overview here. Read the Report Here CRA Project Updates PROJECT NAME: “Common Ground” Pocket Park Overview: Transforming a vacant lot into the city’s first pocket park, offering a respite and community gathering space in Downtown Fort Myers. Current Status: Under Construction (Pavers, benches and plants have been placed.) Key Milestones: FPL provides power (Jan 9, 2025) Pavers and plants installed (Current) Dedication ceremony planned for March 2025. Next: Dedication ceremony planned for March 2025. Community Impact: Provides a public amenity for relaxation, socializ- ing, and beautification in the Downtown CRA core. RSVP for the Ribbon-Cutting PROJECT NAME: Innovation Walk Overview: A placemaking initiative designed to reignite the legacy of innovation in Fort Myers, inspired by Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. The walk will be an interactive experience highlighting the human gen- ius, blending historical significance with future-forward thinking.. Current Status: Planning and Initial Implementation Phase Key Milestones: November 2024: New Site Location. January 2025: Innovator Visit March 2025: Reimagined Innovation Next: Approved Innovator will be setting up pre-application meetings to begin the construction process. Community Impact: Creates an engaging public space that celebrates innovation, fosters community pride, and connects Fort Myers’ historical significance with its aspirations for the future. More project info PROJECT NAME: Gateway Gardens Overview: Creating a welcoming gateway feature at the northeast corner of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Fowler Ave., serving as an entry point into the Downtown redevelopment area. Current Status: Pre-Construction/Permitting Complete, Construction has begun Key Milestones: Construction Started (February 2025) Next: Construction in progress Community Impact: By beautifying this key gateway, the project aims to create a positive first impression for visitors and residents alike, while the collaboration with Naples Botanical Garden ensures the use of appropriate plantings, contributing to a more sustainable and attractive urban environ- ment. More project info CRA Board Updates CRA Board Meetings 9:00 a.m | 4th Wednesday of each month CRA Advisory Board Meetings 5:00 p.m | 1st Wednesday of each month Agendas & Minutes Agendas are available prior to the meetings. * Disclaimer: Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Please confirm with the CRA office if you have questions before attending. – Get featured as a small business spotlight – CRA Advisory Board Meeting, April 9, 2025 – CRA BOC Meeting, April 23, 2025 UPCOMING EVENTS “Common Ground” Pocket Park Ribbon-Cutting Monday 04/07/2025, 10 AM The Fort Myers CRA is excited to announce the completion of the “Common Ground” Pocket Park and we want you to be part of the celebration! Join us for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony, where we’ll unveil this beauti- ful new green space that’s designed to foster connection, relaxation, and com- munity engagement. Light refreshments served. . >>RSVP Cleveland Avenue Listening Session Tuesday 04/29/25, 5:30 – 7:30 PM • Charrette Workshop This workshop includes a break-out session whereby attendees with participation of team members work on physical improvements to the proposed Master Plan and prioritize focus points. >>RSVP Music Walk at McCollum Hall presented by the Fort Myers CRA Friday 05/16/25, 6:00 – 9:00 PM Expand your Music Walk experience to include a trip to McCollum Hall! Join us for Music Walk at McCollum Hall featuring the Night Market, where live music, history, shopping and delicious food collide. Dis- cover the soul of Fort Myers and experience a night to remember. SAVE THE DATE CPI MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM Revitalize your property, enhance your curb appeal, and attract more customers with the Fort Myers CRA’s Commercial Property Im- provement Matching Grant (CPIMG) program! Get More Info! Is your home or business located in a CRA Area? – Cleveland CRA – Dr. MLK CRA – Downtown CRA – Cleveland Signage Program Attend an information Session >>Email Xavier Colon, [email protected] Downtown Plan Adopted by City Council The adopted Downtown CRA Plan outlines key improvements to enhance our city center. From enhanced walkability and new public art to business develop- ment and expanded housing options, this plan has it all. Dive into the details and discover what’s in store for downtown. Read the plan! Imagine a city where every neighborhood is a beacon of growth and community spirit—a place where residents enjoy sustainable, thriving spaces and businesses benefit from a vibrant economic environment. This is the future the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency is creating. SINCE 1984 [§ 163.356, Fla. Stat.] IMPORTANT LINKS Interactive Redevelopment Area Maps Upcoming CRA Meetings Redevelopment Plans Cleveland Redevelopment Plan Update Read the 2023 Annual Report Per Florida Statutes S.163.356(3)(c), our CRA must produce a report of its activities for the preceding fiscal year, and shall include a complete financial statement setting forth its assets, liabilities, income, and operating expenses as of the end of such fiscal year. 2023 Annual Report *Since 1984, the CRA has managed redevelopment trusts to revitalize blighted areas in the City of Fort Myers. This reinvestment can take the form of public infrastructure, residential and commercial grant programs, placemaking initiatives, affordable housing development, safety initiatives, and historic preservation. 1400 Jackson Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 www.fortmyerscra.com [email protected] 239-321-7100 Share This Email |
