What’s Coming to Fort Myers in 2025 & Beyond? Major Projects That Could Impact Your Move
1. Revitalizing Downtown Fort Myers developments 2025: Catalyst’s New Mixed-Use Project
The Fort Myers City Council is reviewing two proposals to redevelop a key 10-acre site near Martin Luther King Boulevard and Fowler Street—formerly home to the News Press and Fire Station.
🏗️ Catalyst Community Development, known for City Walk and Montage, is leading the pack with a bold vision:
600+ apartment units
50,000 sq. ft. of retail
150,000 sq. ft. of office space
A 150-room hotel
Grocery store, two parking garages
City Council has already scheduled a public hearing—so we’ll likely see progress here soon.
2. The Amazon Mega Distribution Center
This will be the largest building in Southwest Florida—a 750,000 sq. ft. Amazon facility near I-75 and MLK Blvd.
🧑💼 Over 1,000 new jobs
🚚 Expected traffic impacts have raised concerns in nearby communities like The Forum
🛠️ Construction starts in 2025, with completion expected in 2027
Whether you’re job hunting or watching real estate values, this development is one to watch.
3. The Terraces at Royal Palm Square: Controversial Yet Transformational
Located at Colonial Blvd and McGregor, Royal Palm Square is getting a major facelift—but not everyone is happy about it.
📍 Key details:
15-story residential tower
New retail, restaurants, and green space
Only the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater will remain
40+ existing businesses must relocate
Phase 1 includes 40 townhomes and an amenity center
This project is stirring debate, especially around traffic and local business displacement.
4. Montage at Midtown: Downtown’s Expansion Hub
Another Catalyst project, Montage is nearing completion of its $72M Phase One, which includes:
A 4-story apartment complex
A 5-story amenity center
A 6-story parking garage
It’s part of a vision to expand the vibrancy of downtown Fort Myers into “Midtown”—and it’s being well-received by locals looking for walkability and community connection.
5. Affordable Housing: A Growing Need, Finally Addressed
With rising insurance rates and high interest rates, Fort Myers is facing an affordability crisis. But relief may be coming.
🧓 New Projects Include:
1935 Lafayette Street: 81 senior living units with amenities
Broadway Apartments, Southward Village, East Point Place, The Landings
In North Fort Myers: Pine Echo and McNeal Village
In Cape Coral: Sevas and Diplomat South
🚧 Over 10 more projects across Lee County are approved and awaiting funding.
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📍 Major Developments Changing Fort Myers in 2025
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Who Should Pay Attention to These Projects?
If you’re:
Considering a move to Fort Myers or Cape Coral
A current resident weighing neighborhood changes
A job seeker eyeing Amazon’s opportunities
Looking for affordable or new construction housing
👉 These updates affect your future.
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