Collaboratory

Project Progress

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overview

Collaboratory is leading the way in the revitalization of Midtown section of the Downtown Redevelopment area. It features state-of-the-art technology housed in an architecturally distinctive, energy-efficient space.

impact

As Southwest Florida’s first public sphere, Collaboratory is where people from different backgrounds, interests and areas of expertise come together to exchange ideas, whether meeting locally in person, or virtually worldwide through the ultra-high-speed Florida Lambda Rail Network.

redevelopment area

project
type

Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation

strategic
priority

Provide meaningful and impactful incentives designed to spur development

budget

$500,000.00

[§ 163.370 Fla. Stat.]

163.370 Fla. Stat. – Powers

Collaboratory

The Collaboratory is a nonprofit community leadership hub and event venue in downtown Fort Myers. It serves as a regional foundation focused on bringing together businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and residents to solve major social issues in Southwest Florida by 2040.

commence date

September 2016

proposed completion date

September 2021

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