Community members and local business owners gathered at a public workshop on Thursday to share their ideas for the Naples 2045 Comprehensive Plan, a blueprint that will guide how the city grows over the next 20 years.
One of the biggest concerns raised at the open forum was overdevelopment. Several attendees pointed to large projects, including the new Four Seasons Hotel. They said the growth is chipping away at the city’s small-town charm.
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Overdevelopment, resiliency issues loom large as Naples residents weigh in on 2045 plan
“They want to maintain a small-town feel to Naples — that doesn’t jive with the high-density development that is going on right now,” said Jerry O’Connor, who has lived in Naples for nearly 13 years…