Introduction. February was a busy month, with many meetings among the East Corkscrew Alliance (ECA), Engage Estero,...
Development / Community Planning Articles
What the Latest Regional Economic Research Institute Report Reveals About Estero and Southwest Florida
What the Latest Regional Economic Research Institute Report Reveals About Estero and Southwest FloridaEach month, the...
Key Economic Trends in Southwest Florida
Key Economic Trends in Southwest FloridaThe following summary from Engage Estero is based on the May 2025 Regional...
Understanding the Workforce Housing Crisis & Why It Affects All of Us
The concept of workforce housing has become a critical topic of discussion in Southern Lee County, encompassing areas like Estero, Bonita Springs, and the surrounding regions. The Workforce Housing Crisis: A Struggle for Our Community's Backbone. The housing crisis is...
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...
The Village of Estero’s Utilities Expansion Program Progresses Slowly Pt. 3
The Village of Estero's Utilities Expansion Program Progresses SlowlyPart 3: Costs, Capital Improvement Plans, and Grants Background The conversion from a septic and well utility system to a municipal water and central sewer for several early developments in Estero is...
Corkscrew Road: What is going on, and when?
Corkscrew Road: What is going on, and when? (Written by Mark Novitski, Consultant to Engage Estero) Updated August 2024 Corkscrew Road UpdatesAn Update on Corkscrew Road and many other roads in the Greater Estero Area has been posted as of November 2024.Corkscrew Road...
The Village of Estero’s Utilities Expansion Program Progresses Slowly Pt. 2
The Village of Estero's Utilities Expansion Program Progresses SlowlyPart 2: ChallengesBackground The conversion from a septic system and supply of potable water in Estero is a collective effort that faces many challenges. In some places, the Village will also install...
The Village of Estero’s Utilities Expansion Program Progresses Slowly Pt. 1
The Village of Estero's Utilities Expansion Program Progresses SlowlyPart 1: Background and HistoryAre you aware of the slow progress of the Village of Estero's Utilities Expansion Program? Seeing such an essential program moving at a snail's pace is concerning. The...
Estero’s Sense of Place: GECR Quarter 2, 2024
April 2024 Greater Estero Community Report Our 2nd quarter GECR provides a summary of the survey taken on Estero's Sense of Place.
Engage Estero’s Public Forum on Traffic Congestion
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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...