When I first found out that we were taking a trip to Downtown Fort Myers I was excited because I've never been there before. While taking the bus to the destination I was surprised that Downtown was surrounded by such a struggling neighborhood. But downtown its self was actually really nice and adorable. There were multiple restaurants and little shops that surrounded 1st Street, which seemed to be the main street, there were also many sculptures and accessible side walks so you felt comfortable walking around. I thought that the new library was a beautiful addition to Downtown and brought a Floridian architect to the area because the brick in the streets and on the buildings gave it a Northern feel. The area seemed to be pedestrian friendly because of the sidewalks and also the low speed limits and decreased volume of cars. Once you venture off of 1st street Downtown has multiple green spaces, some are parks and others are just areas with statues and fountains. The basin was one of the more important green features because it purified the rain run off from the city, which is a major key in an urban area. Here at FGCU it's clear to see that there is a multitude of green space and green features, there are open fields as well as dense forest with small nature trails for students to explore. But Downtown it was a more urban environment that you would never find wildlife in or see a dense forest with a nature trail or energy efficient certified buildings. But it is clear that both areas care about the environment and want to set an example for the generations to come that the environment is important and we should take a step above the average to save it.
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