Fort Myers" River District" Master Plan shows healthy Real Estate    The vision of Fort Myers Downtown Distric Redevelopment started in the year 2000-2001 with the Genesis Group and DPZ which had a master Plan to transform the heart of Fort Myers and its 534 acres.The first plan started in 1986 and  due a tremendous growth and economic health another vision was needed indeed. I recall very well the first time I drove downtown in the mid 1990's and saw the start of renovations block after block, building after buildings which is now into its phase II or called its Master Plan.Its no longer called downtown but the River District.I l will call it Downtown River District like many others..   










      What struck me most is the willingness to of the city to have both Public and private investment working hand in hand towards the beautifying of its downtown area and at the same time modernize dramatically the River Districtwith over 12 sky line developments, each state of the art buildings with views of the  Caloosahatchee River and the city, open up its 38,000 SF commercial/residential developments at the Village with the construction (or 1st avenue Village) starting late 2007 which will mix condos in the low 200's to million dollar plus units with over 340 properties, add a Publix, thousands of commercial office and retail space and from what I have witnessed redo the water and sewer system of downtown, its pavement, each buildings block after block.Its is an incredible transformation and a welcomed one at that! And yes, investors, business people, homesteaders are coming and buying.  

High rises in Fort Myers along the Caloosahatchee River: 

 Downtown: 1ST STREET VILLAGE

The baby child of Andres Duany which was approved by the city council 2002-03, downtown Fort Myers combines historic charm with its art deco renovated buildings with high tech infrastructure, including fiber optic and tier 2 Internet access.. With Over 30 restaurants and also being the City, county headquarters with State and federal headquarters, It is also the headquarters of Chico's FSA, the spring training  home for the Twins and the Red Sox, The home of Edison and Ford, The center of the Calusa Indian Empire some 4000 bc to the 1700's, the home of the following Fort Myers TV stations:WBBH TV 20 (NBC)  WGCU FM 90.1(NPRWGCU TV 30 (PBS) WINK TV 11 (CBS)  WZVN TV 26 (ABC)  and has also these Fort Myers radio stations of many type of choices, among others::

  which links may amuse some of you readers as you may want to "hear" more about Fort Myers.  Ten development have taken place along the Caloosahatchee  Riverand the 11th being the Vue.The tallest being the Fort Myers High Point Place with 32 floors.  For more information on availability feel free to e-mail me or call me at 239-810-2980.

 High Pointe Place:

luxury condo with gorgeous view of the River and over Downtown River District, Phase I and II now with 5 buildings, price ranging from high $500's to an average of high $600's to 1.4 million for 2230 sf 3 bedrooms and 2 baths depending on upgrades.

• Award-winning in "Deluxe appliance package including Side-by-side refridgerator with ce dispenser in door, Microwave oven, Dishwasher, Badger V Garbage Disposal
• Walk-in pantry
• 36" Thermofoil cabinets with raised panel doors (9' ceiling units)
• 42" Thermofoil cabinets with raised panel doors (10' ceiling units)
• Kohler Undermount double bowl sink
• Proflo pull-out spray faucet
• Ceramic tile flooring (16"x16")
• Pre-wired for under cabinet lighting
• Tray ceiling
• Recessed lighting

 Average asking price for a 2/2 , 1772 square feet start in the very high $500's to high $700's and 2258 SF is in the high $700's up to $1,400,000.Building E asking prices for a 2 bedrooms , 2 bath 1/2 with 2258 square feet and no den would be in the high would start at $575,000 to $800's  depending on upgrades . Condos fees are at $362/month which is not bad for a luxury condominium on the river.

Residence J, which I would recommend, is also available in  phase III building to be completed in dec 2007/jan 2008 and has asking prices from $590K to $800's again depending on floor, sf and upgrades. That phase has 33 floors.The following is offered in the $600's in the 7th and 11 th floor with 2 bedroom to bath and den.It offers gorgeous panoramic views of the river and downtown Fort Myers.

 I personally like that your elevator comes directly in your foyer and that panoramic views cover both the river and downtown Fort Myers, and that the lanai is 450 square feet.It will be step away from the coming Village which will start being build in the fall/winter of 2007.

The Village or Fort Myers Ist Street Village's land has been cleared and construction started on the three-block development, which also will include 84,643 square feet of retail space, 38,000 square feet of office condominiums and 356 luxury condos.Prices for condos I have been told start at $240,000.Lee County's unemployment rate in January 2006 increased only slightly to 2.3 percent, but still places as the second lowest rate among Florida's 67 counties. The vision of city developer Andres Duany is bearing its fruits.

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