(Fort Myers, FL: July 8, 2010) - The Fort Myers Redevelopment Agency (FMRA) and Urban Development Solutions (UDS) this week announced the launch of a three-month Tenant Marketing Campaign that will reach to more than 200 prospective retailers and restaurants - regional and national - to gauge their interest in “setting up shop” at the new McCollum Hall.
UDS, which has already begun the work of raising the $4.8 million in capital needed to renovate McCollum Hall, has so far targeted 100 potential tenants. The group is working with the FMRA to ultimately attract up to six tenants to locate McCollum Hall, once the renovation is completed. The building, which is located on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, is one of several redevelopment projects underway to help revitalize the area.
Inquiries may be directed to Michele Hylton at the Fort Myers Redevelopment Agency by calling 239-321-7097; interested parties are encouraged to register at the new www.developfm.ning.com website to receive on-going updates about the project.
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About Urban Development Solutions, Inc.: UDS is an award-winning 501c3 development group committed to fostering sustainable development in Florida’s underserved markets. Founded in 2003, the group’s flagship project was its completion of the 47,000 square foot Tangerine Plaza retail center, anchored by a Sweetbay Supermarket. The project received the Florida Redevelopment Association’s 2006 Best of the Best award.
About The Fort Myers Redevelopment Agency (FMRA): Fort Myers Redevelopment Agency oversees 14 redevelopment districts within the Fort Myers city limits. The Agency’s motto, “New Direction – New Energy – New Life,” aptly describes the desired outcome for the redevelopment program. The Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard District was established in 2000 for the purpose of commercial development. With the exception of the Lincoln Park neighborhood, the district boundaries generally include the commercial properties from Evans Avenue to the City limits. The Fort Myers City Council members sitting as the Community Redevelopment Agency, oversee the FMRA and its operations.
Media Contact:
Michele Hylton, Fort Myers Redevelopment Agency
Office: 239-321-7097/Cell: 239-634-6835
E-mail: mhylton@cityftmyers.com