The Planning Advisory Board voted in favor of a proposed $200-million heart and stroke center next to NCH Baker Hospital in Naples after a lengthy meeting. The decision came with conditions, including a recommendation to limit the height of a new parking garage. The project now awaits a final decision from the city council, with a reading scheduled for January. The 189,000 square feet healthcare building faces opposition due to its size and location exceeding the city’s height limit. Proponents emphasize the need for advanced critical care, while opponents question its fit with the neighborhood and city’s vision. The nonprofit NCH Healthcare System assures financial stability for the project, with $195 million already raised through donations. Read More >
Naples Daily News covers NCH’s Heart Center approved by Planning Board.
