McCollum Hall Restoration and Adaptive Reuse
Summary
The CRA has received proposals to run a restaurant and a music-focused performing arts space at the restored McCollum Hall; qualified proposers go before the commissioners December 2. The CRA keeps ownership of the property.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Not yet known; contract terms will be negotiated after board authorization.
Dunbar/Martin Luther King area residents gain an activated historic music venue and restaurant.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (6)
CRA ADVISORY BOARD - Nov 4, 2026
The CRA has received proposals to run a restaurant and a music-focused performing arts space at the restored McCollum Hall; qualified proposers go before the commissioners December 2. The CRA keeps ownership of the property.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - Nov 2, 2026
The CRA is looking to hire a consulting firm to help secure special tax credit financing for the historic McCollum Hall project in the MLK redevelopment area.
CRA ADVISORY BOARD - Jun 3, 2026
The CRA is moving forward with conceptual architectural plans to restore McCollum Hall, adding a restaurant, performance venue, community room, and retail space. Residents raised questions about community access and affordability.
'Long overdue' Fort Myers blesses McCollum Hall plan. Chitlin Circuit venue to be reborn.
'Long overdue' Fort Myers blesses McCollum Hall plan. Chitlin Circuit venue to be reborn. The News-Press
CRA ADVISORY BOARD - Feb 4, 2026
Staff provided updates on McCollum Hall, noting that Parker Mudgett-Smith is working on new architectural designs for a restaurant, rental space, and performing arts center, with community meetings starting in February.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - Feb 2, 2026
Following survey results from 173 respondents, the CRA authorized its architect to begin phased design work for McCollum Hall, focusing on live music, event space, and restaurant venues.
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