Development / Community Planning Articles

The Village of Estero’s Utilities Expansion Program Progresses Slowly Pt. 4

The Village of Estero’s Utilities Expansion Program Progresses SlowlyPart 4: Timing and Costs  The Village of Estero and Engage Estero fully understand the residents' concerns in the communities, who eagerly await start and completion dates for converting their septic...
Decreasing Traffic Congestion in Greater Estero

Decreasing Traffic Congestion in Greater Estero

Decreasing Traffic Congestionin Greater EsteroTraffic congestion in greater Estero is a persistent challenge that requires a multifaceted approach involving various professionals and strategies. Some of the key contributors to solving this issue include:Transportation...

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New and Planned Developments: GECR Quarter 1, 2024

New and Planned Developments: GECR Quarter 1, 2024

February 2024 Greater Estero Community Report Our 1st quarter GECR provides a comprehensive list of new and planned residential, commercial, recreational and transportation developments in the Greater Estero Area.  This list is always a work in progress but...

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What is Estero’s Sense of Place?

What is Estero’s Sense of Place?

What is Estero's Sense of Place?During the Community and Member Monthly Meeting held at the Recreational Center on Jan 25th, Tony Carangelo, Engage Estero’s Chief Research Officer, spoke about this important topic as Estero continues to develop and grow. Tony first...

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The Impact of Urbanization: GECR Quarter 4, 2023

The Impact of Urbanization: GECR Quarter 4, 2023

November 2023 Greater Estero Community Report Our 4th GECR summarizes the outcome of the recent Public Forum on the urbanization taking place in greater Estero and what this and other developments will mean for the future.  Residents learned what initiatives are in...

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How Impact Fees Support Infrastructure in greater Estero

How Impact Fees Support Infrastructure in greater Estero

How Impact Fees Support Infrastructure in SW Florida What you need to know.Most people believe “Growth should pay for Growth.” In SW Florida, specifically Lee County, new development should pay for the infrastructure to support the new development.by Mark Novitski,...

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