On Wednesday, the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency discussed an expansion of the area they oversee.
They want to add 505 acres to their already existing 540 acres of coverage, including the Altamont Park neighborhood, parts of midtown, Central South and a portion of Dean Park.
The Community Redevelopment Agency board said people should get excited. This plan, which has not been approved yet, shows that residents will see an expansion of downtown.
More attention will be paid to improving the surrounding areas of downtown.
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