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Council backs studying Midtown urban design, staff advances streetscape choices
Summary
Council supported pursuing an urban design consultant and heard design updates for Midtown streetscape features including lighting, benches and shared‑use paths; staff said some streetscape elements must be selected to meet construction schedules even if an urban design process proceeds.
Fort Myers City Council signaled support Monday for pursuing an urban design consultant to guide Midtown redevelopment while staff said streetscape work is already moving forward and certain design choices must be made to keep construction on schedule.
Councilmembers described Midtown as an area at risk of piecemeal, low‑density infill that could undermine the long‑term redevelopment vision. Several members urged use of form‑based codes or a special Midtown district to control building frontage, scale and architectural character. "If we break it into all little pieces, let everyone do what they want, Midtown will…
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