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Design concepts unveiled for underpasses and bridge lighting in Fort Myers River District
Summary
Designers presented three underpass beautification concepts and several bridge-underdeck lighting schemes to the CRA, emphasizing nighttime activation, FDOT coordination and compliance with state rules limiting decorative light colors to red, white and blue.
Designers presented three conceptual approaches to underpass and Main Street improvements intended to brighten and better connect downtown Fort Myers with walkable corridors and the Innovation Walk.
Kristen Alexa, a landscape architect working with Kimberly Horn’s team, described three concepts: an illuminated “tree” motif with widened pedestrian paths and mosaic panels; a gateway-arch alternative with sculptural opportunities and artist commissions; and a mangrove-inspired arch design meant to convey resiliency and local ecology. Alexa said the concepts were preliminary and intended to stay largely…
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