CRA to hold public workshops for Dr. MLK Redevelopment Area

The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency will hold three public workshops from September to November to engage community members in the future of the CRA’s Dr. MLK Area.

All of these free workshops will take place at the Quality Life Center of SWFL, 3210 Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd. in Fort Myers.

“Similar to our listening sessions we held for the future of the Cleveland Avenue plan, we are  asking residents for their participation to shape the future of the MLK Area,” said Michele Hylton- Terry, executive director of the Fort Myers CRA. “Participants will help prioritize what matters most to our residents and businesses.”

First Workshop:

The first public workshop will take place on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

This event will provide a history of the CRA and the MLK Area, define the neighborhood’s vision and outreach program. The workshop will include a questionnaire, discussion of Master Plan Goals, fun exercises and an initial existing conditions assessment.

To register, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/rvtdk9v

Second Workshop:

The second workshop will take place on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

This event will include report and existing conditions, a review of the first workshop results, exercise findings and questionnaire results. It will also feature the CRA Buck$ game where participants get to allocate the entire Dr. MLK budget according to their own priorities.

“In our second workshop, attendees will receive CRA Buck$,” Hylton-Terry added. “This isn’t just play money – it’s a chance for participants to take the lead and allocate their funds to the projects they  believe will make the most significant impact. Their choices will paint a picture of the collective priorities and dreams for our Dr. MLK area.”

To register, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/tv37x39

Third Workshop:

The third public workshop will happen Thursday, Nov. 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

This Charrette workshop will have a break-out session where attendees and CRA team members work on physical improvements to the proposed Master Plan and prioritize focus points.

“We look forward to having our community experience how redevelopment decisions are made and funds are distributed,” said Hylton-Terry. “And they’ll get to learn about the complexities of urban planning in a fun and engaging way.”

To register, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b3ph22b